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I'm worried because my nephew has chicken pox is it possible for me to get it, what do you suggest?

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Depends on situation: If you had it as a kid, you are immune. If not and you were exposed, you are at risk.Incubation is 10-21 days with average 14 days until breakout.As many as 80% of adults who think they never had it have blood tests show they did.If you get it you doc can give you some meds to help it stay mild.

Answered 12/11/2013

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