Should the varicella‐zoster virus be given to all children to prevent chicken pox?. Issue 9 (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Dowd, Stacy; Hamood, Heather
• Is Part Of: Evidence-based practice. Volume 20:Issue 9(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• DOI: 10.1097/01.EBP.0000541826.93426.fd
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1095-4120

Abstract

Abstract : EVIDENCE‐BASED ANSWER : The administration of the varicella vaccination to healthy, nonimmunized children greatly decreases the incidence of varicella (SOR: B, double‐blind placebo‐controlled efficacy trial). Such vaccination has resulted in an 87% reduction in varicella‐related mortality. The use of the vaccine in immunocompromised children has not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.