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Chicken pox

2019-12-19 03:41:28
I just wanted to know that does chicken pox transfer by handshake? And if one comes in contact with a person having chicken pox , does he need any vaccination?
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It won't transfer unless and until u come in contact with chicken pox rash or fluid. It mainly transmits through droplet infection (respiratory route)

Answered2019-12-19 05:49:21

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