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A 23-year-old female asked:
I was wondering if i had two doses of the mmr vaccine and 1 does of the varicella vaccine would i have to have another dose of the varicella?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jerry Casaleanswered
Pediatrics 40 years experience
Maybe: There are about 5 to 10 percent of the general pipulation who will need two varicella immunizations to get immunity, however if you already had one shot your dr could do bloodwork to see if the second is needed.
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Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Children are now: Required to have two doses of MMR and varicella vaccines at age 1 and 4 years old.
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Last updated Apr 24, 2019
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