A young mother asks the clinic nurse about the "chickenpox" vaccine. The mother states that she and her husband have both had chickenpox, but that she wants to protect her child if she can
What should the nurse tell the mother about the recommendation for the varicella vaccine? A) It is recommended for all children who have not been exposed to the varicella virus.
B) It is not recommended for children under the age of 6.
C) It is not recommended for children who have not been exposed to the varicella virus.
D) It is recommended only for adults who have not had chickenpox.
A
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ProQuad is an immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella virus vaccine indicated for children aged 12 months to 12 years. Varicella virus vaccine is indicated for adults and children older than 12 months of age. Immune globulin can be administered for short-term passive immunity to those exposed to chickenpox who are at high risk for complications from the disease such as those with immunoglobulin deficiency.
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