Routine vaccination

• 2-dose series at age 12–15 months, 4–6 years

• VAR or MMRV may be administered*

• Dose 2 may be administered as early as 3 months after dose 1 (a dose inadvertently administered after at least 4 weeks may be counted as valid)

*Note: For dose 1 in children age 12–47 months, it is recommended to administer MMR and varicella vaccines separately. MMRV may be used if parents or caregivers express a preference. .

Catch-up vaccination

• Ensure persons age 7–18 years without evidence of immunity have a 2-dose series:
  - Age 7–12 years: Routine interval: 3 months (a dose inadvertently administered after at least 4 weeks may be counted as valid)
  - Age 13 years and older: Routine interval: 4–8 weeks (minimum interval: 4 weeks) - The maximum age for use of MMRV is 12 years.