Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals
The Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals department is responsible for targeting vaccine-preventable diseases, guiding immunization research and establishing immunization policy.
Varicella
Varicella can be prevented by immunization and multiple vaccine formulations of the live attenuated vaccine, based on the Oka VZV strain, have been available since 1974. Varicella vaccines are available as a single antigen and in combination with measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.