Varicella vaccine
Varicella vaccine: Children aged 12 months to 12 years who have not had varicella should receive 2 doses of varicella vaccine (univalent varicella or MMRV). Unvaccinated individuals ≥ 13 years who have not had varicella should receive two doses at least 28 days apart (univalent varicella only). Consult NACI guidelines for recommended options for catch-up varicella vaccination. Varicella and MMR vaccines should be administered concurrently, at different sites if the MMRV [combined MMR/varicella] vaccine is not available, or separated by at least 4 weeks.
Parent Resources
Caring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
Chickenpox Vaccine - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Chickenpox - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
About Kids Health - The Hospital for Sick Children
Chickenpox - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Other Sources
Immunization information. - Immunize Canada