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9 yr old had chickenpox post vaccine caught from brother. very mild maybe 20 spots however daily headaches still. headaches for 7 days now ?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Should resolve soon: Headaches should resolve soon after chickenpox infection; persistent headaches may be due to something else so vigilance is important. One to two weeks duration for chickenpox not that unusual.

Answered 11/3/2012

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