What is the Varicella Vaccine?

1 min. readlast update: 10.18.2023

The varicella vaccine protects against chickenpox (varicella), a common and very contagious childhood viral illness. It also protects against shingles. A complete Varicella vaccination series consists of two vaccinations.

Varicella vaccinations are most commonly listed on your immunization records as: Varicella Zoster, VZV, Varivax, Chicken Pox, MMRV, Proquad, Varilrix

Students and Employees should upload documents to the medproctor.com vaccine & immunization tracking management software for your school or workplace requirements. 

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