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Shingles & Pregnancy
I am 7th month pregnant. One of my family member has shingles and my elder daughter, 7 years has chicken pox. Anything to worry for me? Or any precautions to be taken?
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Avoid contact with ur daughter
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Please stay away, chicken pox in pregnancy can be quite severe. Connect for more information.
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Dr. Kumari Anukriti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Chennai
U should avoid contact with your daughter. Get yourself checked with chicken pox antibodies. If negative then get the vaccination. Connect please for further understanding
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Consult please.
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