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Anyone who has never had chickenpox and has not been vaccinated should receive the vaccine as follows: (Additional vaccine schedule would typically follow here.) 1-12 the chickenpox vaccine? Who should receive years Number of Doses: 2 doses
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Dose 1: at age 12–15 months Dose 2: at age 18 months to 4 years
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Number of Doses: 2 doses
At least 28 days apart
Who should NOT receive the chickenpox vaccine?
Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant within the next 3 months
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Individuals with weakened immune systems, patients with active tuberculosis who are not receiving treatment, or those currently experiencing a fever
Individuals taking immunosuppressive medications
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Those who have recently received a blood transfusion or other blood products
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What are the possible side effects of the chickenpox vaccine? Common side effects include pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site, and fever (which may occur within 5–12 days after vaccination).
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