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Chickenpox vaccination

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Advicepleasewisepeople · 26/04/2023 21:43

My ds 10 had chickenpox vaccination as a baby but no follow up booster. Both my other dc not vaccinated now have cp. Does anyone know whether ds still has immunity? Or should I expect another sick child soon.

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GordonBennett345 · 26/04/2023 21:44

He won't be covered if he only had one dose.

Sixfaithfulservingfriends · 26/04/2023 21:45

he might be lucky

How effective is the chickenpox vaccine? It's been shown that 9 out of 10 children vaccinated with a single dose will develop immunity against chickenpox. Having 2 doses is recommended, as this gives an even better immune response.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/chickenpox-vaccine/#:~:text=How%20effective%20is%20the%20chickenpox,an%20even%20better%20immune%20response.

Chickenpox vaccine overview

Find out how the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine protects vulnerable people from the potentially dangerous consequences of this normally mild illness.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/chickenpox-vaccine/#:~:text=How%20effective%20is%20the%20chickenpox,an%20even%20better%20immune%20response.

Marshmallowblondie · 26/04/2023 21:46

If he gets it, it'll probably be mild.

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Advicepleasewisepeople · 26/04/2023 22:04

Thanks, so he could still get it but mild, presume he would be contagious if gets it as well. Dd1 had it 2 weeks ago, still not all scabbed over. Now dd2. Was hoping ds might avoid it!

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pbdr · 26/04/2023 22:07

My toddler caught chickenpox 3 months after having had one dose of the vaccine (before she could have the second dose), I don't know if it would have been more severe if she hadn't been vaccinated at all, but it was certainly bad enough.
I'd prepare yourself for the possibility that they will get it.

BashirWithTheGoodBeard · 26/04/2023 22:21

Odds are he's covered, but maybe not. Could you get him an appointment for the 2nd dose? It can work after exposure but I've heard people on here say there are long waits even for private in some areas.

homeeddingwitch · 26/04/2023 22:26

One of my DC had the vaccination (single dose) 8 years ago and has been exposed several times to CP and never developed it. Seems very variable from these responses.

GordonBennett345 · 27/04/2023 12:43

I think it can be serious to get CP as a young man so I wouldn't risk one jab only.

Marshmallowblondie · 27/04/2023 21:34

His immunity might be getting naturally boosted anyway though, when those around him have the disease?

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