Chickenpox Lollipops

[Honeykiss1974]

/\ It's possible. I had a mild case of chickenpox as a child (around 7) and had another outbreak later at 22 years old, which took me over a month to recover from.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

/\ It's possible. I had a mild case of chickenpox as a child (around 7) and had another outbreak later at 22 years old, which took me over a month to recover from.

I've had chicken pox twice in my life: age 5 and age 19. I remember both episodes but the one at age 19 was awful, and occurred during university EXAMS, no less.

[AGDee]

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.

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.