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A member asked:

Should i go to class with chickenpox? how contagious is it?

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Highly!: It would be good for both you, and your classmates to stay home to recover until all of your blisters are completely scabbed and dry.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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