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Varicella vaccine

Varicella vaccine

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How old can you be to get the varicella vaccine?

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What is the minimum amount of time before second dose of varicella vaccine?

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A 36-year old asked:

Should i be concerned if my shot records say i've never had the varicella vaccine?

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A 41-year old asked:

Should I get the varicella vaccine despite the fact I have already had chickenpox?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can you let me know how many times can you take the varicella vaccine in your life?

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A 37-year old asked:

How can you safely get the varicella vaccine even after you've gotten the chickenpox?

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A 26-year old male asked:

I had chickenpox as a kid, but was still given the varicella vaccine. can something bad happen as a result?

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A 23-year old female asked:

I am 23 yrs old. Can i get MMR and Varicella vaccines on the same day? i need 2 doses of both.

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A 32-year old asked:

When do kids need a booster of varicella vaccine?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can I still get the varicella vaccine if I am allergic to eggs?

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A 44-year old asked:

Does the varicella vaccine cause severe itching?

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A 23-year old female asked:

I was wondering if i had two doses of the MMR vaccine and 1 does of the varicella vaccine would I have to have another dose of the varicella?

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A 36-year old asked:

Who should get chicken pox (varicella) vaccine?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can a child get chicken pox even though they have had the varicella vaccine?

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A 47-year old asked:

Can you tell me how long to wait for varicella vaccine after taking round of zithromax?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Im 26, ive never recieved a varicella vaccine, or had chicken pox. Can i still get chicken pox vaccine or is it rare for adults.

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A 31-year old female asked:

I am 31 years old and have never had chicken pox. Is it more serious if you contract it as an adult? Should i get the varicella vaccine

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A 44-year old asked:

How effective is the varicella vaccine for preventing chicken pox?

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A 30-year old asked:

I got varicella vaccine in the afternoon and very high fever that night, should I be concerned?

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A 39-year old asked:

I got the varicella vaccine in the afternoon and a very high fever that night. Are these related?

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A 45-year old asked:

How long is it supposed to it take after getting varicella vaccine to become immune to chicken pox?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it possible for you to get shingles or chicken pox if you haven't had the chicken pox, but have had the varicella vaccine?

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A 32-year old female asked:

I'm breastfeeding & want to get varicella vaccine.Only Varilix (Glaxo) is sold where I live - is it safe if BF? Consumer insert says contraindicated

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A 37-year old female asked:

I got a Varicella vaccine a few days ago and was wondering if I should stop my prenatal vitamins considering many interactions with Varivax? Also, I want to do a mammogram, is it safe to do? I read about not doing x rays after Varivax?

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A 42-year old asked:

Rotavirus, and varicella vaccines contain fetal bovine serum. dtap, hebb, ipv, and typhoid vaccines contain bovine casein. what can vegans do?

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A 44-year old asked:

How long do I have to wait to get my second varicella (chickenpox) vaccine?

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A 40-year old asked:

I never had chicken pox and have had one varicella zoster vaccine. Am I protected?

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A 23-year old female asked:

I get shingles regularly. Can I have the varicella-zoster vaccine? I wouldn't think so since it's for prevention, but i've heard otherwise.

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A 35-year old asked:

Can I donate blood if I had the varicella and mcv4 vaccines?

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A 47-year old asked:

Does varicella (chicken pox) vaccine actually cause a mild form of chicken pox?

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