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A elderly person having chicken pox puts that person at risk, its better to get chicken pox when you are a kid, so you are immunized. Also people who get chicken pox for the second time are at risk.
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Who is most at risk for chickenpox causing death?
The threat is greatest to newborns, who are more at risk of death from chickenpox than any other group.
Your granddaughter has chickenpox when is it safe to go visit her as you work with elderly and vulnerable people?
If you work with elderly and vulnerable people, you should have demonstrated immunity to chickenpox by having it in the past or by having two doses of chickenpox vaccine. If that is the case, there is no risk in visiting your granddaughter.
Is a 78 year old person at risk mixing with someone with chickenpox?
If the older adult has had chickenpox or the vaccine, there is no additional risk from exposure to chickenpox. If not, the person should avoid contact with the chickenpox patient.
Is chickenpox vaccine useful?
Chickenpox vaccine is useful. It reduces the risk of chickenpox, of complications, hospitalizations, and deaths from chickenpox, and of shingles.
What does zovirax do for chickenpox?
Like other vaccines, the chickenpox vaccine prevents children from contracting the virus that causes chickenpox. Chickenpox is harmless to most children but can be deadly and can lead to the disease shingles later in life.
If you are going on holiday in a week would you spend time now with a grandchild with chickenpox?
If you are not immune to chickenpox from previous infection or immunization, you may be at risk for chickenpox from exposure now. If you are immune, there is no risk.
Can taking gamma globulin prevent chickenpox?
Taking varicella immunoglobulin can prevent chickenpox or reduce the risk of serious disease. These treatments are reserved for those at risk for serious complications from chickenpox.
What happens if you get the chickenpox at a very old age?
Getting chickenpox as an adult has a higher risk of complications and death.
Will the severity of the chickenpox be less if you have the vaccine?
Yes, the vaccine reduces the severity of chickenpox and the risk of complications and hospitalization.
Why can Chickenpox be risky after taking steroid tablets?
The immune suppression that results from taking corticosteroids can increase the risk of more widespread chickenpox, or chickenpox with complications.
What shot do you have to get after getting the chickenpox?
There is no particular shot required for most people who have chickenpox. Those at risk for very serious disease may get IVIG. Those over 60 may get shingles vaccine.
What if you get chickenpox after having the vaccine?
If you get chickenpox after having the vaccine, it is likely to be very mild case and unlikely to cause serious complications.
