someone in my hostel has chicken pox. I have never had it. what should i do? can i get a vaccination now?

Question

please help me.. im very scared tht i might catch it too ! :-(
though i did get a vaccination when i was young but im scared i might catch it again ,

Answer 1

This can be caught a second time, but it is called shingles or adult shingles. If you have already been around the person for more than two days, it may be safe to say your immune system is healthy and you stand a great successful chance of not acquiring the disease.

If this is the case, please assist the person who is suffering at this time. Support with laughter, conversation, a good meal or passing the time away with her/his favorite inside game.

I would not suggest touching without precaution and always remember to wash your hands when or if you must touch the person. Keep some Purell close at hand for immediate use and still wash after wards. Just let the person know its just for precaution purposes and this will pass.

Answer 2

You should avoid exposure to that person.If possible you can stay out for a week. Since you are already vaccinated there are less chances of you suffering with it .you dont have to get vaccinated for the second time.

Answer 3

If you've already been vaccinated what are you worried about? And you've said you've never had it yet you're scared you might catch it again......???????? Huh?????

Answer 4

Get vaccinated immediatly. It's highly contagious if you've never had it!

Answer 5

what should you do????? you should take care of the poor little sick gal in ur hostel!!!

why...you poor little scared mouse...dont worry about getting it urself...only remember.."cowards die a hundred times before death.." modified to "cowards get chicken pox hundred times before they actually do"!! :)

Answer 6

vecate from hostel for two week.

Answer 7

try immunoglobulin