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Is Chickenpox Contagious?
Question: My brother just got some rashes which appears to be chicken pox. Since, my 3 months old son is in contact with him, so, if there is any chance of my son also to get infection.
Whether, Chicken Pox in 3 months of age is dangerous. Shall we get in touch with Doctor (Ped).
Whether, Chicken Pox in 3 months of age is dangerous. Shall we get in touch with Doctor (Ped).
Brief Answer:
Chickenpox in 3 months old babies is uncommon
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Dutta, Hi & Welcome.
Thanks for posting your query on health care magic.
1. Chickenpox in babies is uncommon, this is because of the fact that they are protected by maternal (mother's) antibodies if the baby's mother had chickenpox, or received the chickenpox vaccine.
2. Chickenpox is most contagious 1-2 days before the rash appears and until the rash is completely dry and scabbed over (about 5-6 days after onset of the rash).
Since it is a highly contagious disease, the virus spreads in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread by direct touching of the lesion (rash).
So, it is better keep your baby away from him till his lesions are scabbed over.
If your baby develops a widespread rash and a fever, consult a pediatrician for clinical examination and treatment.
Hope the suggestions given above would be useful.
Should you have any follow up query, you are welcome.
Regards.
Chickenpox in 3 months old babies is uncommon
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Dutta, Hi & Welcome.
Thanks for posting your query on health care magic.
1. Chickenpox in babies is uncommon, this is because of the fact that they are protected by maternal (mother's) antibodies if the baby's mother had chickenpox, or received the chickenpox vaccine.
2. Chickenpox is most contagious 1-2 days before the rash appears and until the rash is completely dry and scabbed over (about 5-6 days after onset of the rash).
Since it is a highly contagious disease, the virus spreads in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread by direct touching of the lesion (rash).
So, it is better keep your baby away from him till his lesions are scabbed over.
If your baby develops a widespread rash and a fever, consult a pediatrician for clinical examination and treatment.
Hope the suggestions given above would be useful.
Should you have any follow up query, you are welcome.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Thank you for your reply.
Sir, the mother never had Chicken Pox nor vaccinated. Whether, now she can be vaccinated.
Whether, Chicken Pox at this age is harmful to baby.
Sir, the mother never had Chicken Pox nor vaccinated. Whether, now she can be vaccinated.
Whether, Chicken Pox at this age is harmful to baby.
Brief Answer:
Yes, She can be vaccinated.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Dutta, Hi & Welcomeback.
Thanks for your reply and the compliments.
1. She can take 2 doses of Chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine.
The second dose should be taken 4-8 weeks after the first dose.
***She should not receive the chickenpox vaccine within 30 days of pregnancy or during pregnancy.
2. Yes, Chickenpox can be harmful in babies due to its complications.
Hope I could answer your query.
Best regards.
Yes, She can be vaccinated.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Dutta, Hi & Welcomeback.
Thanks for your reply and the compliments.
1. She can take 2 doses of Chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine.
The second dose should be taken 4-8 weeks after the first dose.
***She should not receive the chickenpox vaccine within 30 days of pregnancy or during pregnancy.
2. Yes, Chickenpox can be harmful in babies due to its complications.
Hope I could answer your query.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank u Sir,
What kind of harm is from pox, is it fatal for child at this age?
What kind of harm is from pox, is it fatal for child at this age?
Brief Answer:
Chicken pox is usually benign in children.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Dutta, Hi & Welcomeback
Thanks for your reply and the compliments.
Usually it will not cause any harm as it is a self limiting viral illness in babies.
However, it can cause complications such as bacterial infections of the skin & soft tissues, pneumonia (infection of the lungs), or encephalitis (infection or inflammation of the brrain) which can be harmful and sometimes fatal.
Hope I could answer your query.
Kindly rate the answers if you do not have any follow up query.
Best wishes.
Chicken pox is usually benign in children.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Dutta, Hi & Welcomeback
Thanks for your reply and the compliments.
Usually it will not cause any harm as it is a self limiting viral illness in babies.
However, it can cause complications such as bacterial infections of the skin & soft tissues, pneumonia (infection of the lungs), or encephalitis (infection or inflammation of the brrain) which can be harmful and sometimes fatal.
Hope I could answer your query.
Kindly rate the answers if you do not have any follow up query.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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