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2017-10-26 11:55:27
Good day I would like to ask a question about chickenpox. My son now have chickenpox for the 3rd time...twice in 2 months. He is in a pre-school and is 5 years old. Should I be worried?
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Hi ... Chicken pox does not come in a person twice ...once a person gets infection he will be protected life long ...he must have got some other viral  infection  like Hand-Foot-Mouth disease which also looks like chicken pox ...pls show a nearby Pediatrician if he has any active skin symptoms...

Answered2017-10-28 12:58:10

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