Vaccine given in three doses at 1 month and 6 month intervals. Killed virus vaccine, covers several strains of the most common viral illnesses of the season. Given yearly starting in late September. Not for use in those with allergy to eggs. MMR- measles, mumps and rubella, single booster recommended for persons born in 1957 or later in addition to the vaccine received in childhood.
Vaccine contains antigens from the organism.
Td- tetanus and diptheria, booster recommended for adults every 10 years. Toxoids only, not a whole virus vaccine. Varivax- given only to those who have never had chicken pox, to prevent contracting this disease as an adult. If history of chicken pox is unclear, a blood test for varicella titers can be drawn.