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Had chickenpox as a child but am now pregnant and have been around a child who has been exposed to chickenpox what do you do?
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∙ 10y ago
If you had chickenpox as a child, there is no special care required if you are pregnant and were exposed to chickenpox.
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Can an adult get chickenpox from a child?
Yes. Since Chicken Pox is contagious, the primary way to get it is from being exposed to someone else who currently has it - whether that be a child or an adult.
Can you be near toddlers and babies if you have chickenpox?
A child/infant should not be around someone with chicken pox. If a child has already had the vaccination, they should be okay; however, vaccinated children have developed chicken pox. http://www.drgreene.com/21_510.html
Can you get chickenpox as an adult If you were a carrier as a child?
A carrier of chickenpox is someone who is infected but doesn't have symptoms. Most people who get chickenpox do not get infected twice. You are not likely to get chickenpox as an adult if you had them as a child.
If a woman has hpv and is pregnant will the child be ok?
The child could be exposed during childbirth but the chances are rare,
Does a child have to be around another infected person to get chickenpox?
Yes, most commonly a child gets chickenpox from being around an infected person. Other possibilities that are less common are touching a surface recently touched by someone with chickenpox, or coming in direct contact with wet blisters or sores of someone with shingles.
Can a child die from chickenpox?
Yes, a child can die from chickenpox, but the vast majority of children recover from chickenpox with no long-term effects.
Should someone with low immunity who has had chickenpox before stay away from a child with chickenpox?
Most people with a history of chickenpox will be safe if exposed to chickenpox. Certain conditions can make reinfection more likely. "Low immunity" is not a medical diagnosis, and you should contact your health care provider for advice specific to your particular medical condition.
Is it safe for a pregnant woman to work with shingles despite having chickenpox?
Shingles is not contagious -- it can't be "caught" from someone else. People with shingles can give you chickenpox if you haven't had it. See related link below for information on transmitting shingles
Is it smart to intentionally infect your child with chickenpox?
If you want to get your child immunity to chickenpox, the use of chickenpox vaccine is a more controlled approach that has a lower side effect profile than natural chickenpox infection.
How does a child get chickenpox when they weren't around an infected child?
Chickenpox is an extremely contagious disease, spread by airborne transmission up to two weeks before bumps become visible. I cannot imagine how you have been able to determine that your child wasn't around an infected child unless you live in total isolation without seeing other humans.
Can someone that had shingles care for a child with chickenpox?
In the US, you may be eligible for unpaid Family and Medical Leave Act time off to care for a child with chickenpox. Ask your human resources department if FMLA applies to your employer.
Can you go to work if your child has chickenpox and you already had chickenpox?
no! your child needs help and besides chickenpocks are contagious! don't bring back that horrible disease again!!
