Why is it said that under 12 months, it's not possible for babies to get chicken pox. How can I separate my kids from each other?
2 Answers
Dr. Dina Helou,
Pediatrics
- Up to 3 months of age, babies are protected by the mother's antibodies if the mother is immunized against varicella and the vaccine is not immunogenic before the age of 12months. So this is why babies... Read More
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My son has the chicken pox, what should I do to treat his condition? And should I vaccinate my other son?
Dr. Dina Helou,
Pediatrics
- Usually the vaccine can be given starting the age of 12m, but when there is a risk of contagion, it is protective only if given within 72hours of the contamination.
So depending on your other son 's a... Read More
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I'm pregnant and I have 2 kids (2 years, 8 months). The first one has chickenpox, could he infect my he other & my fetus? I already had the chickenpox
Dr. Dina Helou,
Pediatrics
- Having had chicken pox as a child you are protected as well as your fetus.
As for your 8m child, he is at risk of getting chicken pox, and too young to be protected by the vaccine ( less than 12months... Read More
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6 month old baby has chicken pox doctor prescribed histamid but its for children who are 3 years and above how could that be i told her she said its ok help
Dr. Elie Salem,
Pediatrics
- First you need to be sure whether it is chicken pox yes or no, Histamid F is forbidden and shouldnt be used since it contains a small amount of corticosteroid and it is forbidden in children
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I have chickenpox ,can i use mouthwash for my mouth herpes ?
Dr. Beatrice Khater,
Family Medicine
- Chicken pox (or varicella) is highly contagious.
If you want to use a mouthwash as hygiene or to decrease the pain, it is ok. But avoid drying your skin with a towel that somebody else can use after ... Read More
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