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Vaccination for chicken pox
My husband has chicken pox and his blisters started appearing since friday evening.He had fever since thursday.Today it's Sunday.I am taking every possible care but fear infection .can i prevent getting infected by getting vaccinated? I am the only one looking after the family and him .My daughter is already vaccinated timely , so can I consider her safe?Please suggest.
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No need now you are already incubated
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U should take varicella vaccine,, while ur daughter is safe ,she doesn't need vaccination.
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It is understandable to be concerned as the primary caregiver. Here is the clinical guidance for your situation:
1. For You (Post-Exposure Vaccination):
Yes, you should consider getting the Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine immediately. If administered within 3 to 5 days of exposure, the vaccine can either prevent the disease entirely or significantly reduce the severity of symptoms if you do get infected. Since your husband’s rash started Friday, you are still within this effective window.
2. For Your Daughter:
If she has completed her age-appropriate Varicella vaccination (usually 2 doses), she is considered highly protected (about 98% effective). While 'breakthrough' infections can happen, they are typically very mild with few blisters and no fever. She is much safer than an unvaccinated individual.
3. Safety Precautions:
Isolation: Your husband is contagious until all blisters have crusted over (usually 5–7 days from the start of the rash).
Direct Contact: Avoid touching the blisters and ensure he covers his mouth when coughing, as the virus can also spread through respiratory droplets.
Hand Hygiene: Wash hands frequently after providing care.
Immediate Action:
Please visit a nearby clinic or hospital today to receive the first dose of the Varicella vaccine. If you have any underlying health conditions or are immunocompromised, mention this to the doctor, as they may recommend Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin (Varizig) instead of the vaccine.
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You can take varicella vaccine ,it prevents complications and severity
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Your husband has active chickenpox and is infectious from 1–2 days before rash till lesions crust. Close household contacts have high transmission risk. Post-exposure vaccination can reduce severity if given early.
Next Steps
-Varicella vaccine can be given within 3–5 days of exposure to reduce severity
-If high-risk (pregnancy/immunocompromised) → consider varicella immunoglobulin within 10 days
-No routine antiviral needed for healthy adult unless severe symptoms develop
-Isolate patient till all lesions crust
Health Tips
-Avoid direct contact with lesions and contaminated items
-Use separate utensils, towels, bedding
-Hand hygiene strictly
-Your vaccinated daughter is likely protected and considered safe
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U can go for vaccine
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Yes, getting vaccinated now may help prevent the infection or reduce its severity.
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Keep him in a separate room if possible. virus spreads through direct contact with blister fluid and through the air. Do not share towels, bed, or utensils. Wash your hands frequently after providing care
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Yes you can get vaccinated even after exposure to prevent infection or get less severe version of disease
Even within 5 days of exposure
Your daughter is safe to get infection
Only you have to avoid taking vaccine if you are pregnant or having any immunocompromised disease like uncontrolled Diabetes / HIV etc
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Take Vaccine
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes,safe
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Take vaccine
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get vaccinated
No issues
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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