Immunizations
Whenever possible, all required immunizations such as MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), and varicella should be given before transplant. After the transplant, your child should not receive any routine immunizations until approval is given by the transplant team (usually about six months after transplant).
Modified immunizations will then be given according to the usual well-child schedule. Infants and children who are immunosuppressed, as well as all family members, should receive the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). However, family members can receive the MMR.
An injection called VZIG is always given as soon as possible after your child has been exposed to chicken pox to prevent infection with the virus. Call the transplant team if your child has been exposed to chicken pox.