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A member asked:
Mild chickenpox at age 5, much worse case again at 16. now age 40. am i immune, or can i catch it a 3rd time, from my child?
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Doubt it: You were likely mis-labeled with one of your rash illnesses as a kid. Several enteroviruses produce pox like blisters and mothers were often asked not to bring these kids to the doc where they might infect other kids.Cpx produces lifelong immunity to all but the few with immune problems that would have effected your life by now.
Answered 11/28/2017
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