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Varicella vaccine

2017-11-21 14:44:59
I just got the Varicella vaccine after finding out through blood work that I am not immune. Is it possible for me to pass on the virus to someone who is not immunized yet (a newborn)?
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No chance at all. Infected/disease person can only transfer viruses to unimmunized person.

Answered2017-11-22 07:04:00

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