Discuss the following with the patient: Question the patient, parent, or guardian about reactions to previous vaccines.
Discuss any questions or concerns.
Inform patient, parent, or guardian that vaccination with VARIVAX may not result in protection of all healthy, susceptible children, adolescents, and adults.
Inform female patients to avoid pregnancy for three months following vaccination.
Inform patient, parent, or guardian of the benefits and risks of VARIVAX.
Instruct patient, parent, or guardian to report any adverse reactions or any symptoms of concern to their healthcare professional.