Recent news on Varivax

Merck Problem Means Extra Shot for Kids  -  May 10, 2007
WTOP,However, the drugmaker expects to have plenty of two separate vaccines that cover the same diseases: Varivax, for chickenpox, and MMR II, for measles,

FDA wants more data on Merck & Co's injectable Emend  -  May 14, 2007
Pharma Times (subscription),...the firm was prioritising production of Varivax (varicella) for chicken pox and shingles vaccine Zostavax (zoster) vaccines over production of ProQuad.

Vaccine Shortage Affects Children ; Starting in July, Extra Shot ...  -  May 11, 2007
International News Service,However, the drug maker expects to have plenty of two separate vaccines that cover the same diseases: Varivax, for chickenpox, and MMR II, for measles,

Merck running out of combo vaccine for children  -  May 11, 2007
Asbury Park Press,The company warned in February that it would have lower-than-expected supplies of varicella-zoster virus, used to make the vaccines Varivax and Zostavax in

Vaccine production to alter immunization  -  May 13, 2007
Cherry Hill Courier Post,However, the drug firm expects to have plenty of two separate vaccines that cover the same diseases: Varivax, for chickenpox, and MMR II, for measles,

Merck Makes Tough Decision- Cutbacks On Combo Vaccine  -  May 12, 2007
Vaccine Rx (press release),Merck has a different vaccine for chickenpox (Varivax) and a combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine as well. So children will need to get an extra

Vaccine can keep kids from misery  -  Apr 30, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the chickenpox vaccine, Varivax, provides complete protection in 90 percent of young children.

Merck problem means extra shot for kids  -  May 10, 2007
Howell Times and Transcript,According to the CDC, Merck charges private doctors about $45 for MMR II and $75 for Varivax, slightly less than the $125 price for ProQuad.

Tai Chi Boosts Immunity to Shingles Virus in Older Adults  -  May 1, 2007
cybermed.it,...of varicella virus immunity, people in both groups received a single injection of VARIVAX, the chickenpox vaccine approved for use in the United States.

Vaccine Update  -  Apr 27, 2007
Medscape (subscription)The vaccine is a live, attenuated version of VZV -- identical to the strain found in the chickenpox vaccine Varivax but at a 14-fold higher concentration.

Tai Chi Chih Therapy May Boost Cell-Mediated Immunity in Patients ...  -  Apr 13, 2007
Medscape (subscription)After 16 weeks of intervention, subjects were vaccinated with VARIVAX (Merck & Co Inc), the live attenuated Oka/Merck VZV vaccine licensed to prevent

AAP monitoring supplies of three varicella-containing vaccines  -  Mar 30, 2007
AAP News (subscription)Merck (Whitehouse Station, NJ) is the sole US manufacturer of varicella-containing vaccines, which include a monovalent varicella vaccine (Varivax) approved

Shingles vaccine clinics offered  -  Mar 29, 2007
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,Merck sells Varivax to the private sector in 10-pack single-dose vials for $71.11, and Zostavax 10-pack single-dose vials for $145.35.

Doctors Raise Alarm as Chickenpox Spreads in Jeddah  -  Apr 7, 2007
Arab News,Doctors recommend that children receive a chickenpox vaccine (Varivax) when they are between 12 and 15 months with a booster shot at 4 to 6 years of age.

Notice to Readers: Supply of Vaccines Containing Varicella-Zoster ...  -  Mar 27, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Merck is the only US supplier of VZV-containing vaccine, including varicella vaccine (Varivax®); combined measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMR-V)

Vaccine hasn't rubbed out chickenpox entirely  -  Apr 21, 2007
Los Angeles Times,The value of vaccinating children against chickenpox was widely debated before the vaccine, called Varivax, was approved in 1995.

Tai Chi boosts immunity to shingles virus in older adults, NIH ...  -  Apr 10, 2007
innovations report,...people in both groups received a single injection of VARIVAX, the chickenpox vaccine that was approved for use in the United States in 1995.

Tai Chi may help prevent shingles  -  Apr 9, 2007
Food Consumer,After the 16-week Tai Chi exercise or health education, people in both groups received a single injection of VARIVAX, the chickenpox vaccine that was

Ancient Art Rivals Vaccines for Immunity Against Shingles  -  Apr 9, 2007
MedPage Today,After the 16th week of the respective intervention, all participants received one dose of Varivax, a live, attenuated varicella zoster virus licensed by the

Chinese exercise Tai chi found to offer immunity against shingles  -  Apr 9, 2007
What is the Word,...at various stages to assess levels of immunity to the virus, people in both groups received a single injection of Varivax, a vaccine against chickenpox.

Tai chi helps seniors avoid shingles  -  Apr 8, 2007
News-Medical.net,Both groups were then vaccinated with VARIVAX, the chickenpox vaccine and the researchers took periodic blood tests before and after vaccination to

T'ai Chi May Help Older Adults Combat Shingles  -  Apr 8, 2007
News Locale,Following this, participants in both groups were given a single injection of VARIVAX. The latter is a chickenpox vaccine approved for use in 1995.

Tai Chi May Boost Immune System  -  Mar 29, 2007
WebMDAfter the 16-week programs ended, the researchers gave all participants a single shot of Varivax, a vaccine that targets the varicella zoster virus that

Practicing Tai Chi Boosts Immune System in Older Adults, UCLA ...  -  Mar 29, 2007
exduco.net,After 16 weeks, both groups received a dose of the shingles vaccine Varivax. At the end of the 25-week period, the tai chi chih group achieved a level of

Immune System Strengthened with Tai Chi  -  27 Mar 2007
Fashion Monitor Toronto,After 16 weeks, both groups received a dose of the shingles vaccine Varivax. At the end of the 25-week period, the tai chi chih group achieved a level of

Practicing Tai Chi Boosts Immune System in Older Adults  -  27 Mar 2007
innovations report,After 16 weeks, both groups received a dose of the shingles vaccine Varivax. At the end of the 25-week period, the tai chi chih group achieved a level of

Chickenpox vaccine needed  -  Mar 20, 2007
Cay Compass,...s vaccine, Varivax, was introduced in 1995. But there continue to be outbreaks – and an estimated 400000 to 600000 cases – of chickenpox each year,

Study: Chickenpox vaccine weakens  -  Mar 15, 2007
Sun-Sentinel.com,The power of the vaccine, Varivax, the only one available in the United States against chickenpox, starts to fade after five years, according to the study

Varicella Vaccine Not Effective As First Thought  -  Mar 16, 2007
ShortNews.com,Mandated for children since 1995 the chicken pox vaccine, Varivax has been found to be less effective as time goes on and cause greater harm if caught at an

Effects of chickenpox vaccine fade over time: study  -  Mar 15, 2007
Scientific AmericanBOSTON (Reuters) - Merck's chickenpox vaccine Varivax not only loses its effectiveness after a while, but it has also changed the profile of the disease in

Chickenpox vaccine may wear off  -  Mar 19, 2007
Los Angeles Times,Merck's chickenpox vaccine Varivax not only loses its effectiveness after a while, but it also has changed the profile of the disease in the population,

Chickenpox Vaccine Loses Effectiveness in Study  -  Mar 14, 2007
New York Times,BOSTON, March 14 (Reuters) — The chickenpox vaccine Varivax has changed the profile of the disease in the population, researchers are reporting.

Chickenpox Vaccine Not As Effective Long-Term  -  Mar 15, 2007
E Canada Now,Boston (eCanadaNow) - A new study has shown that the popular chickenpox vaccine Varivax may lose its effectiveness over time with a booster shot potentially

Study says chickenpox vaccine becomes ineffective over time  -  Mar 15, 2007
News Locale,Getting vaccinated with Merck's chicken pox vaccine Varivax may not provide a long-term protection against the disease, a new research conducted by

Chickenpox Vaccine Fades Over Time  -  Mar 15, 2007
Dog Flu Diet and Diseases,Varivax is the name of the vaccine which is manufactured by Merck, and according to researchers, not only does it lose its affectiveness, but it has also

Varicella Vaccine Less Effective over a Period of Time  -  Mar 15, 2007
Earthtimes.orgRecent studies reveal that Varivax, the vaccine manufactured by Merck, against chickenpox tends to grow less and less effective over a period of time.

St. Joseph registration  -  Mar 6, 2007
Clarion News,üChicken pox vaccine (varivax). If your child has had the chicken pox virus, the vaccine is not required, but the school must have the date when the child

Keystone conducts survey  -  Mar 6, 2007
Clarion News,...lChicken pox vaccine (Varivax), or date of the disease if child has had chicken pox. Parents are urged to contact their physician or health care provider to

Sugarcreek to hold kindergarten sign-ups  -  Feb 28, 2007
Times Community Newspapers of Greater Dayton,...two doses of the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine; the Hepatitis B vaccine series of three immunizations and one dose of Varivax (chicken pox).

Immunization requirements new for next school year  -  Mar 22, 2007
Picayune Item,Most children have already had one varicella vaccination (marketed as Varivax) as well, but the new requirements involve a booster shot before school entry.

of The Daily Times Staff  -  Mar 12, 2007
Maryville Daily Times,Zostavax is based on Merck's chickenpox vaccine Varivax, which was approved by the FDA in 1995. "Back where you where a child and you got the chickenpox,

Leading Scientific, Medical Experts Explore AIDS Vaccine at KGI ...  -  Feb 7, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),He also developed Merck's Varicella vaccine manufacturing process, which has been licensed as Varivax(R), ProQuad(R) and Zostavax(R), and the process for

Merck Announces 2006 Financial Results that Demonstrate Solid ...  -  Jan 30, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...and annual results benefited from the launch of three new vaccines—ROTATEQ, ZOSTAVAX and GARDASIL—and the strong performance of PROQUAD and VARIVAX.

Top Pharma Innovations In 2006  -  Dec 27, 2006
Seeking Alpha,Building on their experience with Varivax in children (the only previously licensed varicella virus vaccine in the US), Merck (MRK) developed Zostavax to

2007 Childhood Immunization Schedule  -  Jan 3, 2007
About - News & Issues,Before Varivax, the chicken pox vaccine, began to be routinely given in 1995, chicken pox was a very common childhood illness, that even when it wasn't

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