i think i have chicken pox how can i tell its starting to get on my legs and arms but i had a shot for it when i was a baby so i dont know if i can get them what should i do???
2007-04-19 09:57:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anissa B 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
There is a vaccine for chicken pox but the spots usually start on the stomach. I would call the doctor and explain to him the kind of spots you are experiencing. It could be an allergic reaction or insect bites (such as fleas).
Whatever it is, you need to get it checked out.
2007-04-19 10:08:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely can't believe an RN just told you there was no shot for chicken pox, there most certainly is. My kids all had it also. I think she ought to type chicken pox vaccine into her search bar and learn about it. Since you had the shot you should not get it but I guess stranger things have happened. You may have hives or be allergic to something is what I think. Do they itch? Try benedryl if they do. Check with a doctor if they get worse or don't go away. I really bet it is not chicken pox.
2007-04-19 17:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Born2Bloom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you got a shot for it, it was actually a small cell of chicken pox so your body would learn to fight it with antibodies. There is a good chance it simply didn't take and you are getting it now. Just look for little red spots and if you find them head over to the doctor.
It's not a big deal, and now that you've had them, the chance of getting chicken pox again is insignificant.
2007-04-19 17:03:37 · answer #3 · answered by girismyfriend831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably had a shot for small pox not chicken pox, there is no vaccine for that. You need to see a doctor, the older you are the more dangerous the disease
2007-04-19 17:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋