Varilrix
GSK live varicella vaccine · GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Prevents
Dosing schedules
Children aged 9 months to 12 years: 2 doses 3 months apart
For: Infants (0–1 year)
| Dose | Age | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 (Varilrix) | 9 months | – |
| Dose 2 (Varilrix) | 3 months after dose 1 (recommended); not earlier than 4 weeks | 28 days |
0.5 ml subcutaneously. Complete the schedule at least 3 months before pregnancy.
Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.
From 13 years and adults: 2 doses at least 1 month apart
For: Adolescents (9–17 years)
| Dose | Age | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 (Varilrix) | People aged 13 and over who have never had chickenpox or the vaccine | – |
| Dose 2 (Varilrix) | At least 1 month after dose 1 | 28 days |
Complete the schedule at least 3 months before pregnancy.
Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.
Special precautions
Children aged 9 months to 12 years: 2 doses 3 months apart; from 13 years: 2 doses at least 1 month apart. Do not give to pregnant women; complete the schedule at least 3 months before pregnancy. Avoid salicylates (aspirin) for 6 weeks after vaccination. Postpone vaccination for at least 3 months after immunoglobulin or a blood transfusion. Vaccination within 72 hours of contact with a sick person may give partial protection.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Safe