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Chicken pox prevention

2018-05-27 17:47:17
Hi, My flatmate is diagnosed with chicken pox. What medicine do I take to prevent myself from getting this. I haven't had chicken pox yet since my childhood days. Regards Garima
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Hello, don't visit or PREVENT if they come. That s all. No Medicin for prevention.ok.

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There is no medication for prevention just isolate your self

Answered2018-05-27 18:04:31

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