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A member asked:

Can my 14 month old get shingles from his dad? i don't think my son has had the chicken pox vaccine.

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Shingles: Your 14 month old can get chickenpox from his dad if his dad has shingles. If this is the case, contact your pediatrician to see if any preventive therapy is indicated for your child.

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 11/25/2016

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