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Is there an inactive varicella vaccine available?

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There is currently no inactive varicella vaccine available. The varicella vaccines that are currently available are live attenuated vaccines, which contain a weakened form of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that stimulates the immune system to develop immunity without causing the disease in normal individuals. The two main live attenuated varicella vaccines are the monovalent varicella vaccine and the combination measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine
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Policy statement — prevention of varicella: update of recommendations for use of quadrivalent and monovalent varicella vaccines in children

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Varicella vaccines and their efficacy

Considerations for specific populations

In conclusion, while there is currently no inactive varicella vaccine available, the live attenuated varicella vaccines have been shown to be effective in preventing varicella disease in normal individuals

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Solid organ transplant recipients (post-exposure prophylaxis)

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