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Can a 6 month old baby get chicken pox?
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Sure: Chicken pox starts as small reddish spots, which form a very small fluid-filled blister in the middle of each spot. The small blister breaks easily when rubbed, releasing a tiny drop of clear yellowish fluid. Each spot then forms a small scab. If the mom was immune, her antibodies may protect the baby from age 0-6 months. At age 6-12 months, the baby might not be immune. Can get vaccine at 12mo.
Answered 3/25/2022
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