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How long is a baby contagious with his chicken pox?
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Chickenpox: The communicability of chickenpox starts from 1-2 days before the rash and for about 7 days after the onset of the rash or until all blisters have formed scabs.
Answered 12/3/2012
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7-10 Days: About a week or until the last vessicle scabs over. About 7-10 days.
Answered 6/29/2012
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