If I had the chicken pox when I was young can I get it again from my child?My child has contracted the chicken pox from the chicken pox vaccine. I, am of course, touching him, kissing him, getting spit on, he has put his hands in my mouth. Is it possible for me to get the chicken pox again? Should I not be having such close contact? He is only 1, so it is hard to not love and take care of hime when he is not feeling well. Any thoughts?
Answer by mellijenk
You should not get the chicken pox again. Some people do not develop immunities. There is a simple blood test that can be done if you are really concerned. Ask your physician.
I had to have the test done for a job.
Answer by CardsFanMD
When you had the chicken pox, your body learned to fight it, and kept some cells that remember the virus (memory B cells). Now that you've encountered it again your body already knows what to do, so no you can't get it from your son.
Answer by kerijeanbean
If you have a very mild case when you were a kid you could possibly get them again, but I wouldn't worry about it too much. If you are truly concerned then as the other person said you can get a test for the antibodies from your doc.
Answer by Jenny A
no
one chicken pox per human customer
Answer by venusiaint
No, you'll be fine.
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