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Seconds - chickenpox is very contagious and 90% of people exposed will get it unless they've already had it before. The person is contagious from about 2 days before the spots appear until about 5 days after they appear, or until there are no more fresh or moist spots on the skin.
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How long after being exposed to shingles will you get it?
IF you're going to get chickenpox from a shingles exposure, it would take between 10 and 21 days to get chickenpox. You'd have to never have had chickenpox before to get shingles, however, even if you'd never had chickenpox, you still might not catch them from being exposed to shingles.
How did the first person get chickenpox?
If someone has already been infected with chickenpox, they are immune to it. Vaccines are also available. You have immune system in your body. This system recognizes the 'Foreign protein' that has entered in your body in the form of infection. It give rise to cell mediated and humeral immunity against the various infections, once you catch the same. Immunity against the virus infection is usually life long as against the bacterial infections. You get immunity to chickenpox by way of immunization. You can get passive immunity by injecting the chickenpox immunoglobins. Thirdly you can get the immunity by catching the disease by deliberate exposure of the child to chickenpox patient. After the attack of chickenpox you have immunity against the virus.
Why do children under 12 get chickenpox?
Children under twelve are more likely to get chickenpox, in countries without routine vaccination, because the virus is highly contagious and provides long-term immunity. Since it's so contagious, most people catch the virus before they've been on the earth for very long - i.e. in childhood.
How long should a patient on chemo avoid someone who had chickenpox vaccine?
Normally, a patient on chemo doesn't need to avoid someone who had chickenpox vaccine. Talk with your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Can you get shingles from someone if you already had chickenpox?
First, you can't "catch shingles" from someone. You can get chickenpox from someone who has shingles, but only if two things are true:You have direct contact with the weeping shingles lesions; ANDYou have not had chickenpox or chickenpox vaccine in the past.You can't get chickenpox from someone with shingles if you are immune. You can't get it from being in the same room with them, either. A person with shingles can go about normal activities, including all work or school, as long as the lesions are covered.
How long is chase you catch nobody?
Untill you catch someone
How long should you follow a special diet when you have chickenpox?
There are no dietary restrictions when you have chickenpox. You can eat what you like.
Did they give chickenpox vaccines back in the 1960's?
Chickenpox is a viral illness and was not invented or created. It was around long before the 1950s.
What is the worst thing that can happen when you have chickenpox?
Death is the worst thing that can happen when you have chickenpox, but it is rare. Most patients recover completely from chickenpox with no long-term problems.
How long can you have fever if you have chickenpox?
The fever for a child with chickenpox will usually last for two to three days.
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.
How long will it take with chickenpox in your throat?
5-11 hours
