What time duration is recommended between 1st and 2nd varicella immunization booster?
The recommended schedule for varicella immunization includes the 1st dose at 12-15 months of age and the 2nd dose at 4-6 years of age. The minimum interval between doses of varicella vaccine for children younger than 13 years of age is 3 months. However, if the child receives the 2nd dose at an interval less than 3 months but at least 28 days, a repeat dose is not necessary. It is recommended that children 13 years of age and older, and adults should receive 2 doses of varicella vaccine separated by at least 4 weeks – but this is not a school requirment at this time. Question: When a child moves to a new district, when sending health information to the new school, we send cumulative health records. Do we also send the Doctor documented immunization certificate or does the new school nurse ask that of the parent/physician? Answer: Please forward copies of the certificate with the cumulative health records to the new school the child will attend.
