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154 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Immunisation</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>10th</strong> edition<br />

Vaccine Vaccines recommended before<br />

transplantation<br />

Child<br />

(0–18 years)<br />

Varicella<br />

Varicella vaccine Yes, if nonimmune<br />

(see<br />

comments)<br />

Adult<br />

(≥19 years)<br />

Yes, if nonimmune<br />

(see<br />

comments)<br />

Vaccines recommended after<br />

transplantation, if not given<br />

beforehand<br />

Child<br />

(0–18 years)<br />

Adult<br />

(≥19 years)<br />

Comment<br />

Contraindicated Contraindicated Confirm immunity with reliable history of varicella<br />

disease and confident clinical diagnosis or serological<br />

testing.<br />

<strong>The</strong> primary vaccination schedule should be<br />

completed before transplantation, provided the<br />

transplant candidate is taking no immunosuppressive<br />

therapy and has no underlying cellular<br />

immunodeficiency.<br />

* Any transplant recipient who anticipates travelling may require additional vaccination, such as for hepatitis A<br />

and meningococcal disease (see also 3.2 Vaccination for international travel).

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