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Im 26, ive never recieved a varicella vaccine, or had chicken pox. can i still get chicken pox vaccine or is it rare for adults.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Better get it: better be vaccinated, check the link below for more detailed information, good luck http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html

Answered 11/26/2016

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Varicella vaccine: yes you can still receive chickenpox vaccine, called varivax. I strongly encourage you to do it. Chickenpox in adults is much worse than children

Answered 12/6/2016

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Get it or test blood: You can get the vaccine now and I would encourage you to do so.They could test your blood for antibodies that would show you had it and are immune, but that would require an extra visit.Getting a dose is still okay if you had it.One of the 4 fatal cases of varicella I'm aware of was an otherwise healthy 25 yo male (varicella pneumonia).

Answered 11/27/2016

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