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True about varicella vaccine is ?

A
Poorly immunogenic
B
Duration 4-6 months
C
Avoid salicylates for 4-6 weeks
D
Given to child< 12 months when they do not have chicken pox
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Avoid salicylates for 4-6 weeks A live attenuated varicella virus vaccine is safe and currently recommended between 12-18 months of age who have not had chicken pox.The vaccine is very immunogenic, sero-conversion occurs in 95% of children after a single dose.A duration of immunity is not known, but is probably 10 years.

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