Active clinical trials for "Chickenpox"

Valacyclovir has replaced acyclovir in many clinical scenarios. Pharmacokinetic data support the use of oral valacyclovir in children, but practical problems exist in children having to take adult-dose tablets. A formulation with acceptable palatability, good pharmaceutical quality and possibility of flexible dosing is developed. Pharmacokinetic data of this formulation is missing. The present study investigates the pharmacokinetics of valacyclovir oral solution in children by determine the area under the curve (AUC0-12), time above critical concentration (Ccrit), Cmax and Tmax of acyclovir. Secondary, the safety profile of a single dose of valacyclovir oral solution will be determined.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether varicella live vaccine is safe and effective in the healthy adults.

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.

This is a cross-over, open-label, single-group study. The study subjects were children 12 months to 12 years of age who will be vaccinated with a single dose. The duration of follow-up for safety evaluation and immunogenicity (on a small group) is 6 weeks (+ 2 weeks). The main target: • Evaluating the safety of live attenuated Varicella vaccine [Oka / SK], lyophilized powder and solvent for subcutaneous injection (SKYVaricella inj.) in healthy Vietnamese children from 12 months to 12 years, with a single injection. Secondary target: • Assess the immunogenicity of live attenuated Varicella vaccine [Oka / SK], lyophilized powder and solvent for subcutaneous injection (SKYVaricella inj.) in a small group of healthy Vietnamese children from 12 months to 12 years, with a single injection.

Herpes Zoster (shingles) is caused by reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus (VZV) that usually occurs decades following initial exposure. The risk of developing shingles increases with age. Shingles presents as a painful, itchy blistering rash that usually involves a single portion of the skin and lasts about 7-10 days. The risk of developing shingles increases with age in healthy people, and has been shown in some studies to be increased in people with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. Zostavax, a live-attenuated vaccine against the varicella zoster virus, was first approved by the FDA for the prevention of Shingles among people 60 years and older, and is now approved for use in people aged 50 years and older. Because rheumatoid arthritis and some of the medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can impair the body's immune system, it is not known how much of an immune response can be generated in people with rheumatoid arthritis. The goals of this study are to measure the immune response after standard vaccination with Zostavax in people with rheumatoid arthritis in comparison to people with healthy immune systems. All participants will be 50 years old or older, and subjects with rheumatoid arthritis will not be eligible if they are taking certain biologic medications, including TNF inhibitors (Etanercept or Adalimumab). Ten healthy subjects and 10 subjects with rheumatoid arthritis will all receive a single vaccination with Zostavax, then will be followed for 12 weeks to assess the immune response and for the development of local rash or other potential side effects.

To study about the immunogenicity, safety and efficacy of varicella-zoster virus vaccine in HIV-infected children.

This study will test the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of VARIVAX manufactured with the 2007 commercial Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) bulk process when concomitantly administered with M-M-R II in healthy children.

Follow-up to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of three production lots of GSK Biologicals' MMRV vaccine given as a two-dose schedule to healthy children in their second year of life, as compared to separate administration of GSK Biologicals' measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine (Priorix®) and varicella vaccine (Varilrix®) in Germany & Austria. Blood samples were collected at three time points during the follow-up period (Year 1, 2 & 3). No new subjects will be enrolled in these follow-up phases of the study.

To compare immune responses to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella antigens following vaccination in children who receive FluMist concurrently with MMRIIÒ and VARIVAXÒ and in children who receive an intranasal placebo mist concurrently with MMRIIÒ and VARIVAXÒ (Group 2 vs. Group 1). To compare immune responses to the three strains of influenza (H1N1, H3N2, and B) following a two dose regimen of FluMist in children who receive the initial FluMist dose concurrently with MMRIIÒ and VARIVAXÒ and in children who receive two doses of FluMist alone (Group 2 vs. Group 3).Secondary: To assess the safety and tolerability of concurrent administration of FluMist with MMRIIÒ and VARIVAXÒ.

This is a Phase III, modified single-blind, randomized, parallel-group, multicenter, comparative trial in the United States designed to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of two doses of Menactra vaccine administered alone, and concomitantly with other routine pediatric vaccines typically administered between 12 and 15 months of age. Primary Objective: To evaluate the antibody responses to meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135. Secondary Objectives: Immunogenicity To evaluate the antibody responses to meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135, when Menactra vaccine is administered alone or concomitantly with Hib and MMRV vaccines. To evaluate the antibody responses to meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135, when Menactra vaccine is administered alone or concomitantly with PCV vaccine. Safety - To describe the safety profile within 7 and 30 days of each vaccination, and serious adverse events (SAEs) throughout the course of the study.