It is for me (an adult) bringing up a young child on my own, so I don't want to catch it at the same time as he does as I will be less able. I have been tested and have no immunity to it.
2006-11-29 01:25:19 · 8 answers · asked by Em 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Talk to your doctor - there is a vaccine for chicken pox, it's called the varicella vaccine. It's normally given to toddlers at 18 months - 24 months, but if you haven't had chicken pox yet, I'm sure you'll be able to get the vaccine. It's important for you to do this, because the older you are when you finally do get chicken pox, the worse it is.
2006-11-29 15:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by c4sgurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe there is a vaccine, certainly not in the UK anyway. Chances are that if it does come into your life, it will be via your child once they start school. You would then catch it a little afterwards. Hopefully by then they will be old enough to be able to manage with a below par mum for a few days or so. Of course it may never happen!
2006-11-29 01:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a vaccine for chicken pox.
A child gets chicken pox,adults get shingles.This is a harsher form of chicken pox,and it does take longer to clear.
You may be one of the lucky ones who doesn't catch it.
2006-11-29 01:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no vaccine for chicken pox.
2006-11-29 09:53:09 · answer #4 · answered by cherub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with your local health dept. i think when you get the vaccine, it will cause you to break out into chicken pox then you shouldnt ever get it again
2006-11-29 01:33:22 · answer #5 · answered by bshelby2121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local health centre or doctors surgery.
if you explain to them that you'd like to know about adult vaccination, they will be able to put you in the picture about your concerns.
2006-11-29 02:06:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presume you are in The UK so visit your GP. I am pretty sure that you cant just buy it over the counter in the British Isles.
If you are in South America you can probably just buy it.
In the USA see your HMO, but I doubt if they will help.
2006-11-29 01:29:06 · answer #7 · answered by chris h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your family doctor or local clinic can do it, or refer you to someone who can.
2006-11-29 01:27:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋