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A member asked:
How do i prevent other children from having chicken pox cos my 12 months old son had one 4 days ago?
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Hard to say: Most are protected if they had recommended vaccine at 1 & 4--5 years of age. If none are vaccinated, it is likely too late to prevent it. Kids are often contagious a day before any symptoms, and being in the same room for an hour is enough exposure to pass it. Waiting period is 10-21 days before symptoms appear.
Answered 2/9/2017
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