Varicella-Zoster Virus Strain Oka/Merck Live Antigen

Definition

A sterile, lyophilized preparation of the Oka/Merck strain of the live, attenuated varicella-zoster virus (VZV), that can be used to prevent varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, or herpes zoster (HZ), commonly known as shingles. Upon reconstitution and subcutaneous vaccination with the VZV strain Oka/Merck live antigen, this vaccine induces antigen-specific T-cell and B-cell immune responses against the VZV, thereby protecting against VZV infection.

Also known as Chickenpox Vaccine, Human Herpesvirus 3 Live (Attenuated) Antigen, Shingles Vaccine, Varicella Vaccine, Varicella Virus Vaccine Live, VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS STRAIN OKA/MERCK LIVE ANTIGEN, Varivax, Zostavax, Zoster Vaccine Live — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC J07BK01 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C77799 per NCIT
• SCTID 25111000087101 per RXNORM
• UNII GPV39ZGD8C per RXNORM

Indications