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Medicines varicella-zoster virus (live)Question & answer

varicella-zoster virus (live) · Medicine question

What is the shelf life of Varivax before reconstitution?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Varivax has a shelf life of 2 years before reconstitution.

Sources for this answer

VARIVAXMerck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 29Document updated 6 January 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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