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Lyophilized preparation of live, attenuated varicella-zoster virus (oka/merck); requires reconstitution with sterile diluent to give a single 0.65 ml dose when reconstituted when stored at room temperature for up to 30 minutes with a of 19, 400 pfu (plaque forming units); for subcutaneous injection; includes: 10 single-dose vials of lyophilized vaccine (package a) and a separate package of 10 vials of diluent (package b); indicated for prevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 50 years of age and older; stored frozen and should be reconstituted immediately upon removal from the freezer; administer immediately after reconsitution; use only the diluent supplied; preservative free

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