Clinical Resources
Materials for Providers
Alphabetical by Title
Standing Orders for Administering Varicella Vaccine to Adults
Eligible healthcare professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing Orders for Administering Varicella Vaccine to Children and Teens
Eligible healthcare professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Materials for Vaccine Recipients
Alphabetical by Title
Varicella (Chickenpox): Questions and Answers
Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
What if you don’t vaccinate your child?
One-page parent handout describing the consequences of not vaccinating your child
Ask the Experts
CDC · FDA · State
ACIP Recommendations
Current Recommendations
Prevention of Varicella
MMWR, June 22, 2007; 56(RR-4):1-40
Updated Recommendations for Use of VariZIG — United States, 2013
MMWR, July 19, 2013; 62(28):574-6
Use of Combination Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella Vaccine–Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
MMWR, May 7, 2010; 59(RR–3):1 – 16
Vaccine Information Statements
MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella) VIS
Updated: August 6, 2021
Varicella (chickenpox) VIS
Updated: August 6, 2021
CDC Recommended Schedules
2024 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
- Page count: 15
- Color
- Size: 8.5 ” x 11″
2024 Adult Immunization Schedule
- Page count: 13
- Color
- Size: 8.5 ” x 11″
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older — United States, 2024
Source: The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) series prepared by CDC.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger — United States, 2024
Source: The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) series prepared by CDC.
FDA Package Inserts & EUAs
Varicella (chickenpox): Varivax Package Insert
Merck & Co., Inc.
Combination Vaccine: ProQuad Package Insert
Merck & Co.
State Policies
U.S. map of varicella childcare and school requirements
U.S. map of two-dose varicella requirements
Partner Resources
Governmental
CDC infographic showing the impact and success fo the varicella (chickenpox) vaccination program in the United States
