What Are The Changes Of Getting Chicken Pox After Vaccination- 2174 Questions Answered

Hi doc, One of my flatmates has been detected with chicken pox. Is it better for me to take chicken pox vaccination as a precaution? (I have suffered with chicken pox once already)

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Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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Good morning. Since you have yourself suffered from chicken pox so no need for any vaccine ... Read More

Need vaccination for adults on chicken pox. My child is suffering from it. What is the best way of precautions?

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Dr. Rajesh Jain Consultant Physician | Jalgaon

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Please Wear mask to avoid cross infections As you already are in close contact with infected person, vaccination won't work at present ... Read More

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My roommate has been diagnosed with chicken pox today and I have never got chicken pox. Is there any vaccination available in noida. I would like to prevent myself from contracting it.

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Dr. Govind S Mittal Dermatologist | Bangalore

Greetings. Yes, please see a qualified dermatologist or a physician and they'll administer the vaccine to you. Also, you can take chemoprophylaxis treatment as advised by them as the vaccine may not s ... Read More

Dear doctor, My toddler has just completed one year, and as per vaccination schedule, he had vaccination for chicken pox and a day after, he developed rashes on his entire body, we consulted doctor and doctor prescribed him atarax drops. It is four days past taking the atarax but his condition has just improved by 20%. I would like to know, how ma

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Dr. R.K. Singh Pediatrician | Varanasi

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Must visit local doctor at earliest ... Read More

My room mate is suffering from chicken pox however we stay in different room , do I need to get vaccination to prevent this

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Dr. Gopu Kishen Sathiyaseelan General Practitioner | Gurgaon

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Ideally the vaccine should be taken within 3 to 5 days of exposure. However it is still advised to get varicella vaccination if you've no prior history of chicken pox. ... Read More

I never had chicken pox till now. Although I have taken vaccination once in 2010.But after reasarch i found that you need two shots Do I need to get two shots now or one shot is enough?

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Dr. Chethan R S General Physician | Bangalore

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Hi..... vaccine is very effective. Two doses of the vaccine are about 98% effective at preventing chickenpox. Some people who are vaccinated against chickenpox may still get the disease. However, it i ... Read More

Need to know clinic nearby in JP nagar or Jayanagar where, Chicken pox vaccination would be provided.

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Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

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But why Your age 27 ... Read More

Me and my husband want to take chicken pox vaccination as we have come in encounter of chicken pox affected person .please let me know where we can take up the vaccination and what should be done to prevent getting the disease My age 27 Husband age 29

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Dr. Sukriti Sabharwal Clinical Microbiologist | Delhi

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First you should get your igG levels for chicken pox tested. If you have enough antibody levels then vaccination is not required . Also if you or your partner have had chicken pox before and your immu ... Read More

Dear Sir May I know chicken pox vaccine is good or bad for the kids health.what are merits & demerits of this vaccination Can you please advise

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Dr. Hussain Kotawala Laparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

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Take chiken pox vacinatn betwen 12 to 15 mnths ... Read More

Can a person be affected by chicken pox, even if he/she has taken the chicken pox vaccination.

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Yes. This is called breakthrough varicella. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ... Read More

So I had this severe chicken pox when I was in my 9th garde and from that 2 or 3 years later I discovered that I have shingles. Now in my area there are cases of chicken pox and I don't know but I think my shingles got activated. So is it shingles or am I having chicken pox again?

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Dr. Devang Pandya Dermatologist | Jamnagar

Need clear photos and proper history for diagnosis and management ... Read More

I have active chicken pox but i have used salicylic acid face wash to wash my face. Can i develop any other symptom coz of that

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Mujhe mere chicken pox scars ke baare me janna hai ye deep scars hai ya light, mere chicken pox scars ko 1 month se jyada ho gya aur mai av opexa gel cream aur scabery bed sore cream lga rhi hu

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Now I had chicken pox what to do for that to cure faster and food to take and what should not take suggestions

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Pooja Shrivastava Dermatologist | Mumbai

Chickenpox usually heals on its own in 1–2 weeks. Take rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat light home-cooked food (fruits, vegetables, dal, rice). Avoid oily, spicy or junk food. Do not scratch the blis ... Read More

Fever since 5 days. Been taking patacetamol since 5 days. Diagnosed with chicken pox. Do i need to do any more tests to check for anycomplication? What recommendations do you suggest?

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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ... Read More

I had chicken pox last year in 2025,june which last for 2-3 weeks but again this in 2025,june i am again facing some symptoms like one pimple on my chest and two red spots on my back

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Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ... Read More

I had got chicken pox in my childhood, they have left deep scars on my face. Which treatment is best for a 18 year old boy and can see results soon.

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Fractional CO2 laser can be done for this ... Read More

My son is 16 months. He's got chicken pox yesterday. Consulted with paediatrician today as last night he got some spots in the body. He had 2-3 days back only but thought it was mosquito 🦟 bites. Want to know about his diet ,bath & clothes to wear. He's cranky doesn't want to eat food.

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Dr. Dharmishta Verat Pediatrician | Mumbai

Give soft diet to eat if oral lesions are present like dalrice , khichdi , curd, fruits, custard , milkshake Keep the child hydrated (most imp) Soft cotton clothes and lukewarm water bath ... Read More

I have 4 months old baby. My house help's daughter had chicken pox ..She did not tell us .today she is saying that her daughter will " take bath".I don't what is it.. Now I am beyond scared .My baby has laryngomalacia and she was in NICU due to Bronchiolitis when she was ,1 months..what should I do now..? How dangerous it is?

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings it can be transmitted to the child in that scenario if the child well needs to start medicine. Don't worry it's not so serious ... Read More

Chicken pox symptoms shown on this week Wednesday and till today most of are dry Few are water filled pimple. I am asking how long it's takes to cure and recovery so he can do normal activities and go outside.

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Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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14 days ... Read More

My son 6yrs old and 2.5 yrs old got chicken pox.What to do .Which medicine need to give .What kind of food need to give .

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Dr. Anupama M Gupta Pediatrician | Mumbai

Book an online consultation for evaluation. ... Read More

My husband contracted chicken pox yesterday got it confirmed today from dr. My son 1year 6 months got varicella vaccine on 27 March it's chicken pox vaccine right. Is it safe for us to stay with him. Or to keep my husband in other room. I got chicken pox in 9th std. Will I get again. If in contact with senior citizens will they get. What precautio

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I have attacked by Chicken Pox, now it is 15 days over, I need an Ointment or lotion for my skin ,to remove the blister mark . Please tell me the name.

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Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

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Consultation for medication under prescription is advisable ... Read More

I got chicken pox scars all over my face what can I apply to fade or reduce the scars I've tried other ointment and as the scars is deep and very dark it's not working please recommend me a product which will be very effective

Asked for Female, 21 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I had chicken pox last month . Lot of scars are left behind on my face and body. What cream can I put fr scars

Asked for Male, 32 Years 145 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I have chicken pox not much.. on hands 2 to 3 .. head 6 to 7. Chest and stomach areas. Like that. Doc gave me valcyclovir 1gm. My age is 33. I met dermatologist. I have fever . How many days it will take to cure. I have throat pain is this normal. Do i need any other medications?

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Dr. Harshavardhan Reddy Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist | Hyderabad

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Its takes 5 -7 days for lesions to heal If the lesions as in picture have pain then it's not chicken pox . Mostly they start in abdomen region Need details history where the lesions started firs ... Read More

I got infected from chicken pox 20 days before now I am fine but the chicken pox scar are all on my face. Is there any scar removal cream for this ?

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Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

Depends on the type of scars A photo would be helpful Connect directly for a better consultation ... Read More

I was diagnosed chicken pox on 8th march and i am breastfeeding . As per the paediatrician's advice i stayed away from my baby for almost 8 days.I was expressing milk until then and feeding him.Now that it's almost 14 days i see small fluid blisters on his head ,back & neck .He doesn't have fever but mild sneezing.Please help me answering this.Is h

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Dr. A Lohith Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Could confirm if photos of lesions on your child provided ... Kindly consult... Mean time continue breast feeding as it's been 8 days since you got infected. ... Read More

My sons came in contact with their cousin on Holi and today he got chicken pox ...can my sons also get chicken pox since they came in contact with him just 2 days ago ...I don't remember if they have been given both vaccines of chicken pox or not but I am sure they got one vaccine atleast ...can they be infected ??? What can I do to a make sure my

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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My sister got chicken pox today and she used to take care of my 2.5 month old baby all the time.. as chicken pox is very contagious how can I prevent my baby from getting infected with chickenpox?

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings watch for any rash for the child if so we need to treat Isolate the affected person from the family ... Read More

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Hi doc, One of my flatmates has been detected with chicken pox. Is it better for me to take chicken pox vaccination as a precaution? (I have suffered with chicken pox once already)

Need vaccination for adults on chicken pox. My child is suffering from it. What is the best way of precautions?

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My roommate has been diagnosed with chicken pox today and I have never got chicken pox. Is there any vaccination available in noida. I would like to prevent myself from contracting it.

My room mate is suffering from chicken pox however we stay in different room , do I need to get vaccination to prevent this

I never had chicken pox till now. Although I have taken vaccination once in 2010.But after reasarch i found that you need two shots Do I need to get two shots now or one shot is enough?

Need to know clinic nearby in JP nagar or Jayanagar where, Chicken pox vaccination would be provided.

Me and my husband want to take chicken pox vaccination as we have come in encounter of chicken pox affected person .please let me know where we can take up the vaccination and what should be done to prevent getting the disease My age 27 Husband age 29

Dear Sir May I know chicken pox vaccine is good or bad for the kids health.what are merits & demerits of this vaccination Can you please advise

Can a person be affected by chicken pox, even if he/she has taken the chicken pox vaccination.

So I had this severe chicken pox when I was in my 9th garde and from that 2 or 3 years later I discovered that I have shingles. Now in my area there are cases of chicken pox and I don't know but I think my shingles got activated. So is it shingles or am I having chicken pox again?

I have active chicken pox but i have used salicylic acid face wash to wash my face. Can i develop any other symptom coz of that

Mujhe mere chicken pox scars ke baare me janna hai ye deep scars hai ya light, mere chicken pox scars ko 1 month se jyada ho gya aur mai av opexa gel cream aur scabery bed sore cream lga rhi hu

Now I had chicken pox what to do for that to cure faster and food to take and what should not take suggestions

Fever since 5 days. Been taking patacetamol since 5 days. Diagnosed with chicken pox. Do i need to do any more tests to check for anycomplication? What recommendations do you suggest?

I had chicken pox last year in 2025,june which last for 2-3 weeks but again this in 2025,june i am again facing some symptoms like one pimple on my chest and two red spots on my back

I had got chicken pox in my childhood, they have left deep scars on my face. Which treatment is best for a 18 year old boy and can see results soon.

My son is 16 months. He's got chicken pox yesterday. Consulted with paediatrician today as last night he got some spots in the body. He had 2-3 days back only but thought it was mosquito 🦟 bites. Want to know about his diet ,bath & clothes to wear. He's cranky doesn't want to eat food.

Chicken pox symptoms shown on this week Wednesday and till today most of are dry Few are water filled pimple. I am asking how long it's takes to cure and recovery so he can do normal activities and go outside.

My son 6yrs old and 2.5 yrs old got chicken pox.What to do .Which medicine need to give .What kind of food need to give .

I have attacked by Chicken Pox, now it is 15 days over, I need an Ointment or lotion for my skin ,to remove the blister mark . Please tell me the name.

I got chicken pox scars all over my face what can I apply to fade or reduce the scars I've tried other ointment and as the scars is deep and very dark it's not working please recommend me a product which will be very effective

I had chicken pox last month . Lot of scars are left behind on my face and body. What cream can I put fr scars

I have chicken pox not much.. on hands 2 to 3 .. head 6 to 7. Chest and stomach areas. Like that. Doc gave me valcyclovir 1gm. My age is 33. I met dermatologist. I have fever . How many days it will take to cure. I have throat pain is this normal. Do i need any other medications?

I got infected from chicken pox 20 days before now I am fine but the chicken pox scar are all on my face. Is there any scar removal cream for this ?

My sister got chicken pox today and she used to take care of my 2.5 month old baby all the time.. as chicken pox is very contagious how can I prevent my baby from getting infected with chickenpox?

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