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Chickenpox

2019-10-23 08:29:03
My husband has got chicken pox and I am taking care of him. I am also having flu and cough for past 2 days. I am scared I might get chicken pox too. I hhaavent got it in childhood. Is there any vaccination or medicine to prevent it.
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Yes.. not now..u have already might have infected.. for detailed information do direct online consultation

Answered2019-11-15 14:20:53

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Yes, you can take vacccine / immunoglobulins / prophylactic anti viral medication.  Plz discuss with your treating dermatologist.  Regards Dr Govind Suresh Mittal,  Therapeia skin hair and ENT centre,  Bengaluru

Answered2019-10-23 10:15:47

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