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A member asked:

Is it possible i can get the chicken pox if i got vaccinated about 15 years ago?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes: You are very likely to have receiced one shot which was a standard back then. Later on, it was found that one shot did not provide adequate protection for a prolonged period. A booster dose vaccination has typically been given in 4-5 years.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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