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Chicken pox - pregnancy

Chicken pox - pregnancy

Hi ladies, I received Varicella vaccine in May 2007 as I have not got chicken pox till now and the doctor felt I was not immuned for it. So I postponed my pregnancy. I plan to become pregnant this year and went for a general check up with my regular physician. The blood work reports indicate that I am not immuned to chicken pox. I am totally confused. How is it possible that I am not immuned even though I was given one a year ago? While browsing some websites, I read that 2 doses should be given to those 13years older and above. Is it ok to take the 2nd dose now (after one year)? I am very upset that the first doctor didnot even inform me about the 2nd dosage and did not give me one. If I take now, I have to again postpone my pregnancy for another 3 months.... I am confused and worried.... any help or suggestions? did anyone face/hear anything like this?
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I don't know about the vaccine but I know that you DO NOT want to get chicken pox while pregnant.  I'll check into the second shot.  Best of luck.

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Thank you for the suggestion. I will be taking the 2nd shot, but how long should I wait after the 2nd shot - 1 or 3 months?
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