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Exposure to Chicken Pox

2016-05-15 14:44:27
I met a friend who the next day tells me that she has contracted the chicken pox. I have never had it in my life. What should I do?
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You may or may not contract the infection. Only wait for a few days. You can get vaccinated against chicken pox later on if you don't get the disease.

Answered2016-05-16 07:00:48

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