Evaluation of the Immunogenicity and Safety of VARIVAX™ in Healthy Russians (V210-058)

An Open-Label, Multicenter, Single-arm Study to Evaluate the Immunogenicity of VARIVAX™ in Healthy Russian Individuals 12 Months of Age and Older

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of VARIVAX™ vaccine in healthy Russian children, adolescents, and adults. No formal hypothesis was tested.

Inclusion Criteria:

• has a negative clinical history for varicella and herpes zoster
• females of reproductive potential have a negative pregnancy test prior to each study vaccination
• females of reproductive potential remain abstinent or use 2 acceptable methods of birth control during study until 3 months following last study vaccination
• females not of reproductive potential do not require a pregnancy test or use of contraceptives
• legal representative of adult or parent of children understands risks involved with, consent to participate in, and comply with the study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• has a history of allergy or anaphylactic reaction to neomycin, gelatin, or any component of VARIVAX^TM
• has received any form of varicella or herpes zoster vaccine at any time prior to study, or anticipates receiving any during study
• has received immune globulin, a blood transfusion or blood derived products within prior 5 months or plans to do so during study
• has received aspirin or any aspirin-containing products within prior 14 days
• has been exposed to varicella or herpes zoster in the prior 4 weeks involving playmate, hospital or continuous household contact, or had contact with a newborn whose mother had chickenpox 5 days before or 2 days after delivery
• has, or lives with a person who has, any congenital or acquired immune deficiency, neoplastic disease, or depressed immunity including those resulting from corticosteroid use or other immunosuppressive therapy
• has received glucocorticosteroids for more than 5 consecutive days within prior 3 months, or any dose of glucocorticoids within prior 7 days, or expects to use glucocorticosteroids during the study
• was vaccinated with licensed non-live or live vaccine within prior 30 days or expects vaccination during 42 day follow-up postvaccination period
• had a fever within 72 hours prior to study vaccination
• has participated in another trial within prior 30 days, is currently participating in another trial, or plans to participate in another trial during the planned study period for this trial
• is pregnant or nursing