Where Can I Get A Varicella Vaccine- 420 Questions Answered

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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Dr. Ramdas Dahiphale Pediatrician | Pune

No chance at all. Infected/disease person can only transfer viruses to unimmunized person. ... Read More

Hi, okay so here’s my question , do you recommend i get a titer or get the 2 varicella vaccines ... i had Chicken pox when i was 2yrs old , but no proof of that other than my moms word, but school is asking for either 2 varicella vaccines , had disease , (which i did But no proof ) or positive titer

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Dr. Udayanath Sahoo Internal Medicine | Bhubaneswar

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Hello, Thanks for your query on Practo "As" per your clinical history is concerned as you have no positive titers then discuss about vaccination with your Doctor, you can take 2 vaccines during 2mon ... Read More

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My child's age is 23 Months. We have given first dose of Varicella vaccine ( Varilrix) on 19 Aug. When we have to second dose of Vaccine? Both doses are same or different?

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Dr. Brindha. V Pediatrician | Erode

The second dose is same booster dose it can be given now or at the age of 4 years ... Read More

Hello dr we missed varicella vaccine for my 2 year kid but we had given MR vaccine at age of 15 months will it work for chicken pox also or do we need to vaccinate him now..please suggest

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Dr. Hussain Kotawala Laparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

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MMR is not for chiken pox ... Read More

I have shingles. Almost 12 have passed since the infection started and my blisters are drying up. I got my 14 month old daughter vaccinated with varicella vaccine 5 days ago. How long do I need to keep myself isolated so that she doesn't catch infection?

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Dr. Pragathi H A Pediatrician | Belgaum

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Hello, need to be isolated till your lesions are dried up and crusted. ... Read More

Why should we give Varicella vaccine to 15 and half months old baby when this Vaccine is not a part of National Immunization Scheme? Which brands of Varicella vaccine are recommended for babies in India?

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Dr. Narasimha murthy Pediatrician | Bangalore

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Varicella vaccine prevents Chicken pox and Zoster also later in life .Many vaccines available do not find place in NIS , mostly because of cost and other reasons not known. Prevention is always bette ... Read More

My son is 19 months old. Is the first dose of varicella vaccine advisable at this age. Kindly reply at the earliest

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Dr. Geetanjali Dambalkar Gupta Pediatrician | Gurgaon

Yes, Varicella vaccine may be given at this age. ... Read More

Can Varicella vaccine for babies cause mild chicken pox infection as a side effect give that the vaccine is live attenuated?

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

Least likely May be below 10 rashes, in less than 10% of cases ... Read More

Pls tell me 12 Month Hepatitis A Vaccine Single shot Brand and which one is better between Biovac A or Havrix 720 ?? Also mention the Brand for Varicella Vaccine and which one is better between Varilrix or Biovac V or Zuvicella or Variped ?? Pls guide in detail.

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Dr. Chandan Barnwal Pediatrician | Ranchi

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I prefer Biovac A and Nexipox. ... Read More

My daughter is 18 month old . Can I get her chickenpox vaccine at this age. We Missed at the 15 month stage. Please guide

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Dr. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Hello ! Yes u can ... Read More

I take rabies vaccine intradermal 4 injection for cat scratch in June but i smoke weed 3times regular for anxiety and i have addiction of masturbation i did this during vaccine course and after vaccination for months does this reduce vaccine effectiveness should I take vaccine again I'm really worried.. I keep thinking if vaccine didn't work for re

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Dr. Devika P General Practitioner | Bellary

Hi!.It is appreciated that you have completed the doses of rabies vaccine.Regarding your concerns of smoking weed and masturbation,No it does not affect the efficacy of vaccine.So you need not worry a ... Read More

Hello dr, my baby is 13 months and 20 days old. Recently my baby took the varicella vaccine and it has been 5 days . Is that ok to give je2 vaccine now or any time gap required

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings yes u can give ... Read More

I took rabues vaccine whole course in febuary month after that i took rabies vaccine again in may month because of sratch of dog and i took 5 vaccine in one month of may and yesterday i got bite by dog again should i have to take vaccine again

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I am planning for pregnancy and when should I try to conceive after taking chicken pox vaccine? Please give advice

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I want to get vaccine for hpv. and I am already sexually active should I take vaccine. and which vaccine I should take

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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My 10 month baby got a cold.. and tomorrow we have a planned vaccine. Is it ok to give her.. her due vacation - MR1, PCV booster, fipv3, vitamin A

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Dr. Sachin Pariskar Pediatrician | Pune

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My son today received his varicella 2 vaccination varivax vaccine given to him but he was vaccinated with variped vaccine in varicella 1 vaccination time. Will his vaccination be effective? Should we redo his vaccination

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Dr. Anjana Warrier Pediatrician | Chennai

Same brand better but if not possible it's OK. Need not be repeated ... Read More

My daughter took vaccine vaxiflu 14/2/24. Tomorrow we are going to abroad, can she take vaxiflu or typhoid vaccine tomorrow? We are going to leave India , so can't wait for 2-3 more days. Please guide me.

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

12th can be earliest not early then that ... Read More

I given mmr at 9th month and variped vaccine at march 2018 and sep2022 to my kid. Now In our surroundings few of them is affected by chicken pox. This will enough?

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Dr. Ria Mittal Pediatrician | Mohali

You need to keep ur child away from them. Vaccine prevents severity and not disease ... Read More

My lo is 18 months old. On 20 December 2023 he was supposed to take the 2nd dose of chicken pox vaccine. Since he was having cough, cold and fever, I did not take him for the vaccination. Can giving this 2nd dose be delayed? Till what age group is the vaccine given?

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Dr. Harika Prakerla Pediatrician | Guntur

Once his fever ,cold cough settles down can give 2nd dose of vaccination ... Read More

Which MMR vaccine is best Tresivac or Priorix Pls suggest .. Tresivac is by serum institute and Priorix is of gsk

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

Both same Content and everything wise Priorix better if travelling abroad ... Read More

In August 2023 I had covid 2nd time.In September I had Dengue.Should I take the pneumonia influenza vaccine and the 3rd dose of covid vaccine now.I have already take 2 vcovid vaccines in 1st in January 2022 and 2nd in May 2022.I am a teacher and in constant touch with children whom I often found coughing.Also the covid cases are rising in India.

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Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

Please look after your fever. It seems you are becoming a cocktail of all types of viral infections. Your further vaccination schedule should be postponed for the time being. ... Read More

Hello doctor I want to know can I give MMR 3 and Varicella vaccine on the same say together ? Is it possible. Thanks in advance for your help

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

Yes definitely. Or either a gap of 1 month ... Read More

On 13th September 2023 - we got varicella dose 1 from private hospital. Today ( 1 november -2023)- we got 4 vaccines from government hospital : 1.DPT 1 booster , 2. OPV booster, 3. Measles rubella 2, 4. Vitamin A 2 drops. Please confirm if there is any common vaccine w.r.t varicella 1st dose and the below 4 vaccines?

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Dr. Pragathi H A Pediatrician | Belgaum

Hello, there is no combination vaccine containing all the above vaccines. ... Read More

Hello sir and mam, I forgot to give my baby vaccine on 9 month. Now she is 10 months and weight is 6 kg. Doctor said she is not gaining weight. So can i give vaccine or not please suggest. 🙏🏻 Can low weight cause problems?

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings yes u can give ... Read More

Hi. My friend was bitten by a dog and she had her first vaccine- tetanus and rabies. Today I ate a piece of cucumber given by her. Will I be affected by this? Is rabies contagious in this manner? I'm worried

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Sir/Mam can we take tetanus vaccine,during the doses of rabies vaccine.currently we have taken 4th doses of rabies vaccine.

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hi doctors 5 year vaccine My kid got dtp and varicella vaccine on 21 June and mmr is pending as kid is not well Dr told me to take mmr one month later I. E on 22 July . Can I give her vaccine now.? As is it safe to go for vaccine such late??

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Dr. BT Vignesh Neonatologist | Hosur

No minimum gap between 2 vaccine is 4 week..give it after one month ... Read More

A stray dog sniffed my hand. Is it required to take a vaccine? It did not bite or harm me in any way

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Can I shower with soap during first 10 days of varicella infection? And can I eat protein kind of food like fish, chicken and milk or only be restricted to low oil and low spice vegetable curries only?

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Dr. V R Tindwani Family Physician | Ahmedabad

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Sure you can take bath with soap Hardly any food restrictions you can have fish chicken milk ... Read More

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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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My child's age is 23 Months. We have given first dose of Varicella vaccine ( Varilrix) on 19 Aug. When we have to second dose of Vaccine? Both doses are same or different?

Hello dr we missed varicella vaccine for my 2 year kid but we had given MR vaccine at age of 15 months will it work for chicken pox also or do we need to vaccinate him now..please suggest

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Hello doctor I want to know can I give MMR 3 and Varicella vaccine on the same say together ? Is it possible. Thanks in advance for your help

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