To : Dianne Kemp
Re : Varicella virus vaccine

As for using varicella virus vaccine (which is a live-attenuated virus
vaccination) in breastfeeding mothers,  the AAP suggests that it is ok IF
the infant is not immunocompromized in any way, and the risk of infection is
high in the mother.


Regards

Tom Hale, Ph.D.

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