Varicella (i.e., chickenpox) is caused by the highly contagious varicella zoster virus, which typically affects children under 10 years of age. It is characterized by fever and skin rash with small, fluid-filled blisters. Chickenpox is commonly regarded as a mild childhood illness. However, serious complications can occur, leading to hospitalizations and in rare cases even to death. Doctors at National Clinical Research are researching a new investigational varicella vaccine that that is similar to the one currently on the market.
The CDC recommends children receive routine vaccinations for varicella, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), hepatitis A virus (HAV), and pneumococcal conjugate (PCV) at 12 to 15 months of age. If you child participates in this study, they will receive approved marketed vaccines for MMR, HAV, PCV and either Varivax or the investigational varicella vaccine. Varivax is currently the only vaccine available for chicken pox. This study which we will be conducting is designed to determine if the investigational varicella vaccine produces the same protection as the one currently on the market.
12 – 15 months of age
- Immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition
- Hypersensitivity to latex
- History of chicken pox
1 office visit; 2 phone calls in 6 months
You may be reimbursed up to $637 for your participation.
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