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How Likely Am I To Contract Chicken Pox After Being Vaccinated?

Recently there have been two children that have come down with chicken pox in my children s schools. I am at one of the schools 3 days a week. Since I haven t had them, I had to be vaccinated to continue helping at the school. My question is, how likely am I to contract it? My husband hasn t had it either. Should he get vaccinated, or is it too late?
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
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Hello Mrs,

Welcome to Health Care Magic. I understand your concern.

Due to the vaccination you did, you are unlikely to contract it. Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine is 70% to 90% effective for preventing varicella and more than 95% effective for preventing severe varicella.
I recommend that your husband gets vaccinated too, because it is recommended for all adolescents and adults who have not been vaccinated and have not had chickenpox.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
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How Likely Am I To Contract Chicken Pox After Being Vaccinated?

Hello Mrs, Welcome to Health Care Magic. I understand your concern. Due to the vaccination you did, you are unlikely to contract it. Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine is 70% to 90% effective for preventing varicella and more than 95% effective for preventing severe varicella. I recommend that your husband gets vaccinated too, because it is recommended for all adolescents and adults who have not been vaccinated and have not had chickenpox. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help