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Should a child get a second chickenpox vaccine if he developed shingles a few years after the initial vaccine for chickenpox was given?
Current recommendations are for two doses of chickenpox vaccine, regardless of the history of chickenpox or shingles.
Who cured chickenpox?
There is no vaccine to cure chickenpox. Chickenpox vaccine is used to prevent chickenpox, and can be used up to five days after exposure to the illness. Some severely infected patients might get IVIG to help cure chickenpox, but this is not considered a vaccine.
Is there a preventive drug for chickenpox?
Chickenpox vaccine can be given up to five days after exposure to prevent chickenpox.
When was chickenpox vaccine first used in California?
Chickenpox vaccine was first used in California in 1995.
Is the chickenpox vaccine intramuscular?
Chickenpox vaccine is not intramuscular. It is a subcutaneous vaccine.
Is chickenpox vaccine useful?
Chickenpox vaccine is useful. It reduces the risk of chickenpox, of complications, hospitalizations, and deaths from chickenpox, and of shingles.
Can you test positive if you had chickenpox vaccine but never had chickenpox?
A person with a history of chickenpox or history of chickenpox vaccine will typically have a positive antibody test for chickenpox.
Can you get chickenpox vaccine when you're pregnant?
Chickenpox vaccine is not recommended for women who are pregnant.
Can you get chickenpox vaccine if you already had chickenpox?
Yes, you can give chickenpox vaccine in the same area as other vaccines.
Where do they insert the needle for chickenpox vaccine?
Chickenpox vaccination is typically given in the deltoid or vastus lateralis. The choice usually depends on the age of the patient.
What vaccines for chickenpox are recommended for children between birth and 2 months?
Chickenpox vaccine is not given to children under 12 months old.
Can a baby without vaccine catch chickenpox?
Yes, a baby without vaccine can get chickenpox.
