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Yes, a baby without vaccine can get chickenpox.
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Will a baby who was immunized with varicella vaccine ten days ago get chickenpox from someone with shingles?
That is not a likely scenario. The varicella vaccine will already be effective, and the baby can only get chickenpox from direct contact with wet shingles blisters or ulcers.
What are the risks or side effects of having your baby accidentally immunized for chickenpox twice?
There are no special risks or side effects from extra chickenpox vaccine.
How old could a baby be to catch chickenpox?
The incubation period (the time from exposure to the disease to developing the first symptoms) is 14 to 16 days.
Can you get chickenpox if you had it as a newborn baby?
Usually a skin rash that look like pimples or mosquito bites that develop into blisters and then into open sores, sometimes this is accompanied by a low grade fever. After 2 - 4 days symptoms should start to disappear, unless your child has a weakened immune system then a more serious rash, fever or more serious infections.
Why is the chickenpox vaccine not given before baby is 12 months of age?
Live vaccines given before the first birthday often do not provide lifelong immunity.
Can a baby get shingles?
Shingles is pretty rare in kids and teens who have healthy immune systems. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.It's easy to pass the virus on to people who aren't immune to chickenpox (like people who haven't already had chickenpox or gotten the chickenpox vaccine). The difference is that if they get infected, they won't get shingles.
Can a baby of 2 months get chickenpox from other children?
Yes, a baby can get chickenpox from other children.
Can a baby get chickenpox from breastfeeding?
sometimes, but not always
How severe is chickenpox in pregnancy?
the baby can get ruebella
Who would heal faster with chickenpox a 4 month old baby or an adult?
A baby would heal faster with chickenpox than an adult, in general.
Is it dangerous for a baby to get chickenpox?
Typically it is not dangerous for a baby to get chickenpox if the baby is otherwise healthy. Incidentally, babies under the age of 12 months who get chickenpox are more likely to get shingles later in life. Talk to your health care provider for information specific to your situation.
I have come out in a rash all over me could it be to do with my children having chickenpox although i had them as a baby?
If you had it as a baby, it could be chickenpox: if not enough immunity is built up the first time, then the varciella-zoster virus can strike again, as chickenpox, not shingles.
