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Chicken pox

2019-01-25 09:57:17
I have 27 days old baby and got chicken pox .today is 6th day. I had pimples on face,neck and 3-4 on breast and 5-6 on leg. Except 10(appx) all have dried up. I have been taking zovirox which is prescribed for 7 days. I m using pump to express the milk and feed the baby. Till how many days I should not touch the baby. The problem is I am unable to extract all the milk from pump and there is shortage of milk. How many days should I stay away...
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4 days prior to the onset of lesion 4 days after the last scab falls off. It would be better if you have a joint consultation to both paediatrician and the dermatologist regarding this.

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