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Chicken pox
My new born and 7 years old daughter came in contact with people with chicken pox so would like to know if there is any precautionary treatment we can have ?
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Dr. Aditi Birje
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
You can prevent it by taking chickenpox vaccine post exposure.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
For 7 year old child
Can get vaccinated now also or within 1 or 2 days of appearance of rash also.
Chicken pox in newborn can result in serious complications so better to visit physically if rash appears.
Family members can also take vaccine for the same to prevent spread in the family.
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