Varilrix Dosage/Direction for Use

0.5 ml of reconstituted vaccine contains one immunizing dose.
Posology: Healthy subjects: Children 9 months up to and including 12 years of age: Children from the age 9 months up to and including 12 years of age should receive 2 doses of VARILRIX to ensure optimal protection against varicella (see Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Pharmacodynamic Effects under Actions).
It is preferable to administer the second dose at least 6 weeks after the first dose.
Adolescents and adults from 13 years of age and above: From 13 years of age and above: 2 doses. It is preferable to administer the second dose at least 6 weeks after the first dose.
Interchangeability: A single dose of Varilrix may be administered to those who have already received a single dose of another varicella-containing vaccine.
A single dose of Varilrix may be administered followed by a single dose of another varicella-containing vaccine.
Method of administration: VARILRIX is for subcutaneous administration in the deltoid region or in the anterolateral area of the thigh.
For instructions on reconstitution of the medicinal product before administration see Use and Handling under Cautions for Usage.