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How To Prevent Infant From Getting Infected From Chicken Pox?

hi i have a 3 months old son and i have a 27 years old brother, we all live in the same house hold. My brother just found out that he has a chicken pox today and he is really sick right now, will my 3 months old be at risk of getting the chicken pox? and what should i do to prevent it?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Dear,
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Children, adolescents, and adults should have two doses of chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox vaccine is very safe and effective at preventing the disease. Most people who get the vaccine will not get chickenpox. If a vaccinated person does get chickenpox, it is usually mild—with fewer blisters and mild or no fever.

You could consult your child specialist and talk about the vaccine.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care.
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How To Prevent Infant From Getting Infected From Chicken Pox?

Dear, Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Children, adolescents, and adults should have two doses of chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox vaccine is very safe and effective at preventing the disease. Most people who get the vaccine will not get chickenpox. If a vaccinated person does get chickenpox, it is usually mild—with fewer blisters and mild or no fever. You could consult your child specialist and talk about the vaccine. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care.