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My son had the vaccine for chicken pox and five daysthe desease right after getting the vaccine?

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Chicken Pox: The vaccine itself sometimes give chicken pox, but it is usually milder.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 7/29/2013

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