Why is the second dose of the chickenpox vaccine not administered?

May 13, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Jiang Weimin

Introduction

In general, a second dose of the varicella vaccine is required in clinical practice, and there is no recommendation against receiving it. The second dose should be administered at a正规 hospital or vaccination center to ensure vaccine effectiveness. After vaccination, individuals should remain at the site for about half an hour of observation to monitor for any adverse reactions.

Under normal circumstances, the second dose of the varicella vaccine is required in clinical practice; there is no recommendation against receiving it. The details are as follows:

The second dose of the varicella vaccine typically serves as a booster following the first dose. After the initial injection, the body develops antibodies against the varicella virus, but their effectiveness diminishes over time. Therefore, it is necessary to receive the second dose at a hospital or vaccination center on schedule. The second dose strengthens the body's antibody response to the varicella virus. Skipping the second dose increases the risk of contracting varicella; thus, there is no justification for omitting the second dose, nor are there any valid reasons to avoid it.

When receiving the second dose of the varicella vaccine, it should be administered at a正规 hospital or public health clinic to ensure vaccine efficacy. After vaccination, remain at the site for approximately 30 minutes of observation to monitor for any adverse reactions. If any unusual symptoms occur after vaccination, seek medical attention promptly and inform the doctor.

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