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I am 19 weeks pregnant. a co-worker has shingles. i've had chicken pox as a kid, but should i be worried to be around her?
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No: If u had the chickenpox as a child you should be immune. You can ask your OB or primary to check your titer levels to be certain.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: If you had chickenpox already you are immune.
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