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Is chickenpox vaccination effective if i am already infected ?
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Confusing question: There are many adults who are not sure they had chickenpox as a kid & consider getting the vaccine.Having the vaccine years after a case will not hurt you & may actually boost your immunity for a while. It does not help a person get over it while they are infected.
Answered 5/24/2013
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