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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken To Avoid Getting Chickenpox During Pregnancy
I am 14 weeks pregnant and have a 4 year old daughter who has contracted a chicken pox. Being unaware of it until 4 days after she had contracted it. I have been exposed to it as well. I have already had a chicken pox earlier. Please advice if there are chances of contracting it and if it will have any effects on my unborn baby. Please also advice what precautions I can take now. It has been a week since I have been exposed to it.
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
Hello,
Vaccination may be effective. Consult a physician and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
Vaccination may be effective. Consult a physician and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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