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4 y/o babysitter has shingles on face. he's only had one dose of chicken pox vaccine. is he protected?
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Maybe ok, but...: In such a situation, where a 4 year-old is exposed to the virus, he can go get his second chicken pox vaccine today and boost his immunity. This second shot is usually given at age 4 or 5 years anyway.
Answered 7/2/2015
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