Chickenpox Vaccine
Varicella vaccination in Australia is the focus of review
Published in Vaccine Weekly, January 4th, 2006
According to recent research from Australia and Belgium, "Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes both chickenpox and herpes zoster and is responsible for a significant disease burden, including hospitalizations and deaths, in Australian children and adults. Varicella vaccine has been available in Australia for five years; however, from November 2005, it will be funded for use in all susceptible children at 18 months and 10-13 years of age under the National Immunization Program."
"Experience with universal varicella vaccination...
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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2006-01-04)
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