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Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine schedule in Italy

Italy's Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine schedule per Ministry of Health / NITAG: 2 doses, first dose at 13-15 months. Universal (recommended for all children). Source last verified 2024-06-01.

Source: Piano Nazionale Prevenzione Vaccinale (PNPV) · last verified 2024-06-01 · official source

Reviewed by Matthew Thomas J Halma, Founder, Open Source Medicine Foundation · Last reviewed 2026-10-08

Italy: 2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox)

DoseRecommended ageStatusProduct / notes
Dose 113-15 monthsUniversalMMRV
Dose 25-6 yearsUniversalMMRV

What the databases report about this vaccine: Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine evidence page (side effects, trials, VAERS).

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