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A member asked:
Son started with chickenpox 1 week ago all blisters scabbed can he play football he's feeling fine . no fever. is it too soon?
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Chickenpox: Definitely because he is no longer contagious. Just for my info, did he receive the chickenpox vaccine? One dose or two doses? Thanks.
Answered 9/14/2019
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See below: If the lesions have all scabbed over, and he is not getting new ones, he is no longer contagious.
Answered 10/19/2012
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