inPractice® - Varicella Zoster Virus Prophylaxis

Susceptible HIV-infected patients should avoid exposure to persons with chickenpox or herpes zoster infection, and household contacts who are VZV susceptible should be vaccinated in order to prevent transmission
In the case of exposure to active varicella or herpes zoster, varicella zoster immune globulin should be administered as soon as possible and within 10 days
The varicella virus vaccine is recommended for HIV-infected individuals 8 years of age and older who have a CD4+ cell count ≥ 200 cells/mm³ (Management Guidelines)^{[CDC OI]}