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Chickenpox vaccine

Chickenpox vaccine

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Chickenpox
Condition

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Irritability
Irritation at injection site
Joint pains
Fever
Muscle pain
Nausea
Nervousness
Vomiting
Malaise
Abdominal pain
Headache
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Chills
Trouble sleeping
Aching muscles
Swollen glands
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite

Serious

Balance problems
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Uncontrollable crying

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For how long will the chickenpox vaccine protect me?

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Is it possible my chickenpox vaccine may have failed me?

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Can doctors tell me what does the chickenpox vaccine do if you already had the chickenpox?

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Does chickenpox vaccine protect from shingles?

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What is the treatment for reaction to chickenpox vaccine?

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Any warning signs for allergic reaction to chickenpox vaccine?

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I am considering getting the chickenpox vaccine. Is there a difference between it and the shingles vaccine?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Does the chickenpox vaccine contain sulpher ? I have been told if you have a sulpher allergy you cannot have it ?

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A 41-year old male asked about a male:

My (almost) 5 year old son had the chickenpox vaccine when he was 1. Is one dose enough? Is he at risk when near a person with shingles?

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A 28-year old female asked about a female:

14month old exposed to chickenpox at creche.No chickenpox vaccine.Is this dangerous?No sign of being sick yet.What symptoms should I watch out for?

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A 54-year old male asked:

I never had the chickenpox as a child but did get the chickenpox vaccine as an adult. Am I still at risk of getting the shingles and need a shingles vaccine?

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A 21-year old female asked:

My mother got shingles but I have the chickenpox vaccine, should I still be concerned?

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A 33-year old male asked:

4 year old got chickenpox vaccine 2 days ago and MMR vaccine a 30 days ago. Now has itchy rash and bumps on his legs, buttocks, torso, arms, and face.

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Son will get a live chickenpox booster vaccine soon. I've had pox twice, apparently my immunity to it is low. Will I catch it from HIS live vaccine?

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How will a 1 yr old baby react to chickenpox & MMR vaccine?

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Is it possible to get chickenpox after the vaccine?

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What is inside a vaccines for chickenpox?

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Would it be possible for me to have gotten chickenpox after getting the vaccine?

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Can the smallpox vaccine cause chickenpox in an adult?

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I had a vaccine for chickenpox when i was about 8 years old.Is a booster doze necessary?

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