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VALTREX vs VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS STRAIN OKA/MERCK LIVE ANTIGEN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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VALTREX vs VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS STRAIN OKA/MERCK LIVE ANTIGEN: Safety Overview

Metric VALTREX VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS STRAIN OKA/MERCK LIVE ANTIGEN
Total FAERS Reports 153 2,002
Deaths Reported 4 79
Death Rate 2.6% 3.9%
Hospitalizations 58 265
Average Patient Age 65.6 yrs 39.7 yrs
% Female Patients N/A 54.9%
Manufacturer N/A Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC