VARILRIX
Varicella-zoster virus, live attenuated (Oka strain) · Varicella (chickenpox)
Health Canada DIN 02241047. Check the product and formulation on your record before using a schedule.
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- Brand
- VARILRIX
- DIN
02241047- Vaccine
- Varicella-zoster virus, live attenuated (Oka strain)
- Presentation
- 0.5 mL · powder for solution · subcutaneous · 12 months and older
- Live vaccine
- Yes
Age and suitability depend on the product, the person and the reason for vaccination. Use the planner for a starting point and confirm with the Care365 clinical team or doctor.
Official product information
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Dose schedules involving this product
These are Canadian Immunization Guide schedules associated with this DIN. The right schedule depends on age, health, prior doses and reason for vaccination.
| Schedule | Doses | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Chickenpox — children, two doses (12 months to 12 years) Two doses, 3 months apart (minimum 4 weeks). | 2 doses | Children 12 months to 12 years without evidence of immunity: first dose at 12 to 15 months, second at 18 months or later but before school entry. Recommended interval 3 months; minimum 4 weeks when rapid protection is needed. |
| Chickenpox — 13 years and older, two doses Two doses 6 weeks apart (minimum 4 weeks) for people without immunity. | 2 doses | Adolescents and adults without a history of chickenpox, laboratory evidence of immunity or prior immunization: two doses, recommended 6 weeks apart, minimum 4 weeks. Avoid pregnancy for 1 month after each dose. |
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Family guidance on pregnancy: Contraindicated: a live vaccine. Avoid pregnancy for 4 weeks after a dose. A dose given before pregnancy was known is not grounds for termination.
Family guidance on breastfeeding: Recommended if not immune.
This guidance applies to the vaccine family. Confirm this product's details in the monograph and with your clinician. Immunization in pregnancy and breastfeeding: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter updated August 2026.
Sources and next steps
- Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter revised September 2016 · partial update July 2026
- Health Canada product record
General information only. A suggested date is not an appointment or a prescription; the Care365 clinical team or doctor confirms what you need. Clinical rules reviewed on 2026-09-27.
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