I had chicken pox when i was a small child, now years and years later my son has chicken pox. Now that I am older and have already had chicken pox, is there any way I can also get it again through my son? Let's say if he puts face on pillow and then i use same pillow (for example)
2007-12-08 02:28:56 · 9 answers · asked by HeLLo 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
YES, You can get chicken pox more than once.
And also, you CAN get chicken pox from someone who has a current outbreak of SHINGLES, as they can give you Varicella Zoster Virus from it.
There is ALOT of misinformation on the internet......but, YES....he is contagious until his pox scab over. He was actually contagious BEFORE you even realized he had it...incubation time is up to 2 weeks, although most do not take the whole 2 weeks.
Take care of yourself, any immuno-compromised people (make them stay AWAY from the house/contact with you--this includes any one on steroids for asthma/copd/and cancer patients), use lysol spray on acceptable surfaces, don't share hand towels, or cups. Good luck to you all.
2007-12-08 04:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by miss medic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chicken pox is caused by a virus. It is possible to contract the virus multiple times, but after the first exposure it is no longer known as 'chicken pox' but is called shingles. Shingles are more common in the elderly just as chicken pox is more common in young children, the two groups who have lower immunities.
2007-12-08 04:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Kelley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its usually not likely you'll get it again. Maybe if you only had a mild case of it as a child then theres a chance, but if you had a regular dose of chicken pox you shouldnt get it again.
2007-12-08 02:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by As You Wish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can U Get Chickenpox Twice
2016-10-19 02:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by krissy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can catch chickenpox more than once. you get it through direct contact with the person. do not touch the spots directly and try to limit direct contact with your son as much as possible - if he wants a cuddle, wrap him in a blanket as a barrier first.
2007-12-08 02:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard that you can get it again as an adult but in a mutated form, (German Measles, maybe). But don't quote me on this.
2007-12-08 02:35:14 · answer #6 · answered by The Mole 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only if you did not have a good dose of it as a child.... if you are going to get it, you have already be exposed, let it ride its course now.....
2007-12-08 02:33:05 · answer #7 · answered by Bradygirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u cant get them twice in ur lifetime. its impossible if u got them once.
2007-12-08 02:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Patrick 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no. it only happens when your immunity system gets damaged.
2007-12-08 02:36:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋