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2016-01-08 15:42:27
I live in a hostel where my roommate came across a guy severely affected with chicken pox inside public elevator. They didn't have any contact but still do we need to worry as none of us has ever had chicken pox.
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As he is exposed to chicken pox.it's advisable to get chicken pox vaccine as soon as possible.chicken pox vaccine is known to prevent chicken pox infection if given within 72 hours of exposure.

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