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A member asked:
My toddler and i have not had chicken pox or the vaccine.can we both get vaccinated at the same time or are there dangers of vaccine shedding?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Best: To get vaccinated at the same time. I'm so glad you are making this decision. All the best.
Answered 10/14/2017
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Yes: If you are not in personal contact with someone with a weakened immune system (cancer treatment, natural ) it is fine to get the vaccine at the same time and not worry about passing it on. If you did, it would only pass the weakened virus & possibly give a free booster or vaccine to that contact.
Answered 9/3/2017
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