Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Child was exposed to chicken pox by his friend. can we vaccinate to prevent symptom and virus?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes but...: Vaccination within 3-5 days from exposure may prevent disease or modify the severity of disease in healthy people. If the exposed child is in immunocompromised state, however, he/she should receive varicella-zoster immune globulin as soon as possible within 10 days from exposure.
Answered 12/8/2018
240 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can someone become a carrier of the chicken pox virus? I have shingles and my friend wants to come visit. She had chicken pox when she was little, however her little brother at home has not. Her mom said if she comes into contact with me she will be a car
13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I don't know if this rash developed over a 3 day period is an allergic reaction, or could be shingles, or even another type virus. I have never had chicken pox as a child, i confirmed this with my mom?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it possible for someone with opthamalic shingles transfer chicken pox to a vaccinated child?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Which virus(s) have chicken pox like symptoms but can cause kidney failure?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a child have chicken pox even if she has been vaccinated?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
My 4 year old has been in contact with the chicken pox virus. How do I know if he is immune already (not vaccinated)?
I am 67, had chicken pox at 7 which led to encephalitis. Is it safe for me to get shingles vaccination since it uses live virus?
What do the symptoms of chicken pox look like, in a child who has been vaccinated twice?
If i've had chicken pox as a child but i'm exposed to the active virus can I spread it to other people?
If you are in contact with a child with chicken pox, but you are immune, will you carry the virus and pass it on to another child?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
