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Exposure to Chicken Pox
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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Dr. Manju Lihala
General Physician
42 yrs exp
Bangalore
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.
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