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I took the chickenpox vaccine 1st dose 6weeks ago.next week i will take 2nd dose.how long i have to wait after 2nd dose to get pregnant?

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Dr. Charles Whiting
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience
4 weeks: The CDC recommends waiting 4 weeks after the Chickenpox vaccine to become pregnant. Best wishes! http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pregnancy/hcp/guidelines.html#varicella
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