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Chicken Pox and Pregnancy
by slimtuffit, Dec 27, 2003 12:00AM
I am about 5 weeks pregnant and my family is planning a visit this week. Two of my nieces have the chicken pox and the rest of my family (along with my two nephews)have been exposed to it for the past week. I had a mild case while I was a child and was curious if there is an immunization that I could get now to protect myself from it. Can it harm the fetus? What are my options?
Member Comments (4)
by nurse12hr, Dec 27, 2003 12:00AM
You SHOULD be immune if you had it as a child. If there is a question, you can go to your doc and have a titer drawn to see if you still are, or not.
by JillC, Dec 30, 2003 12:00AM
Your Ob should be able to steer you in the right direction. They get questions like this all the time. Good luck
by JillC, Dec 31, 2003 12:00AM
You'll be reassured if you check in with your doctor. Good luck
by JillC, Jan 05, 2004 12:00AM
Check with your doctor.
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