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Originally Posted by AOII Angel
Did they get two shots? I supposedly had the chickenpox as a child but didn't test positive for antibodies when I started med school so I had to get the vaccine. Yes, you can still get infected, though it should be less severe. If I ever exposed to someone with chickenpox or shingles, I have to be tested to see if I have antibodies against the virus. If not, I can't go to the hospital for five days until they are sure I haven't contracted the disease. Not everyone who gets vaccines actually develops antibodies to make them immune. My husband has had tons of MMR vaccines because he never develops antibodies against Rubella.
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I've had to get the MMR numerous times because I never develop antibodies against Rubeola. I hope I never work in a hospital again because I'm tired of getting that darn shot.
My kids were both vaccinated against chicken pox and neither have gotten it. It was optional when I got them vaccinated but their dad hasn't had chicken pox so I thought it was important.