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What can we take to prevent chickenpox?

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Dr. Robert Choate answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Vaccine: The varicella vaccine is effective at preventing both chicken pox and shingles. Recent recommendations are to have a second dosage about 5 years from the first. This increases immunity.

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Answered 3/11/2014

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