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Is There A Possibility For Infection While On Antibiotics?

my two kids 3 yrs and 1 yr start their antibayotec last sturday 8th jan 2011 due to cauph and flue and tonsels infection. And on 13 jan 2011 their house maid got chicken pox and pemploes start showing. the next day i shift my kids to my parents house. Is there any chance that they got it? Antibayotec may help them to not get this virous?
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Hello,

There is a chance that they might get this. Antibiotics will not help in preventing chickenpox. If given within 24 hours of exposure vaccine might help. Approach your pediatrician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

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Is There A Possibility For Infection While On Antibiotics?

Hello, There is a chance that they might get this. Antibiotics will not help in preventing chickenpox. If given within 24 hours of exposure vaccine might help. Approach your pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani