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My son was in contact with a cousin who has now developed the chicken pox?
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Pox: Your son may develop chickenpox in 10 to 14 days if he has not had them.
Answered 8/11/2012
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Make plans: If he was never vaccinated, he could be contagious about 8 days after that contact & break out anywhere from 10-21 days after. If he was vaccinated at 1 yr & 4-5 like most kids in this country, there is no reason to be concerned. He will be immune.
Answered 8/23/2017
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