Can babies get chickenpox even if they are breastfed?

Answer 1

Today, the only small pox cultures that exist are those in very secure labs in Russia and the United States. It is impossible for a baby to get the small pox in this day and age.

However, if the Small Pox virus did happen to get on a baby, the baby can get it.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, breast feeding does not prevent the spread of chicken pox. While a breast fed child has no less of a chance of getting chicken pox, because of the tremendous value of being breast fed that child will do much better in dealing with the disease than bottle fed children. So while breast feeding is not a cure all for diseases, the health benefits from nursing go on for many years in helping a growing child be ready for all that the world will throw at them.

Answer 3

Yes. Although breast feeding does improve the immune system anyone is susceptible to the chicken pox. However, there is now a chicken pox shot that can be administered.