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2018-12-10 16:09:14
Hi. Are there any medicines available that other family members can take as a precautionary measure to prevent themselves from the virus while some one member of family is having chicken pox ?
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Yes there is vaccine available to prevent yourself from getting chicken pox, It's recommended for all age people.

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Yes available. Vaccine cab be taken

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