varicella-zoster virus vaccine live (Oka-Merck) strain: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, collapse, or widespread hives with dizziness.

   These can be signs of a severe allergic reaction.

   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek urgent medical advice for a high or persistent fever, a widespread blistering rash, marked weakness, confusion, or rapidly worsening illness.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Contact your healthcare team during routine hours if redness or pain is worsening rather than improving, if side effects interfere with normal activities, or if you develop a chickenpox-like rash.

   Also call if you learn after vaccination that you were pregnant or had an immune condition or medicine that was not discussed beforehand.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on varicella-zoster virus vaccine live (Oka-Merck) strain. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.