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FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
Committee on Infectious Diseases
Prevention of Varicella: Recommendations for Use of Varicella Vaccines in Children, Including a Recommendation for a Routine 2-Dose Varicella Immunization Schedule
Pediatrics 2007; 120: 221-231 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
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[Read P3R] Extending protection in varicella vaccinees beyond 6 years of age.
Roberto M Richheimer   (18 July 2007)

Extending protection in varicella vaccinees beyond 6 years of age. 18 July 2007
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Roberto M Richheimer,
Pediatrician
ABC Medical Center, Mexico

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Re: Extending protection in varicella vaccinees beyond 6 years of age.

rrichheimer{at}att.net.mx Roberto M Richheimer

In the light of the rationale for giving a second dose of VV at 4-6 years, I would propose giving a second dose of varicella vaccine also to previously vaccinated children who are older than 6 years, since they are at greater risk of having breakthough varicella.

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