Varivax Overdosage

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Overdosage

Accidental administration of more than the recommended dose of varicella vaccine (live) (Oka/Merck strain) has been reported (either a larger dose than recommended was injected, more than one injection was given, or the interval between injections was shorter than that recommended). Of these cases, the following adverse events were reported: injection-site redness, soreness, inflammation; irritability; gastrointestinal complaints (i.e., hematemesis, fecal emesis, gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea); cough and viral infection. None of the cases had long-term sequelae.

varicella-zoster vaccine

Manufacturer:

Merck Sharp & Dohme