SKYVaricella Contraindications

1) Individuals with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to gelatin or any other component in SKYVaricella.
2) Individuals with a history of anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction to neomycin (trace amount of neomycin is present in the reconstituted vaccine).
3) Individuals with primary and acquired immunodeficiency states due to conditions such as acute and chronic leukemias; lymphoma; other conditions affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic system; immunosuppression due to HIV/AIDS; and cellular immune deficiencies.
4) Individuals on immunosuppressive therapy including high doses of corticosteroids (SKYVaricella may cause rash or disseminated diseases in individuals with immunodeficiency or on immunosuppressive therapy, as the vaccine is live, attenuated varicella virus vaccine).
5) Individuals with untreated active tuberculosis.
6) Pregnant women or women of child-bearing potential.
7) Individuals with febrile respiratory disease or other febrile infections.
8) Individuals with a family history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency, unless the immune competence of the potential vaccine recipient is demonstrated.