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My Sister got chicken pox from his son 2 weeks back, Now she is 80% overcome from that disease. My Mother is living with a my sister from last 3 weeks. Is their any chance that My Mother and My Brother in Law will get infection from my sister? Please advice and share prescription.
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Dear lybrater close contacts. Living in the same house. Will get if they have not got it earlier. Tha vaccine now may not be effective. There is varicella immunoglobulin but has to be given within 7 days of exposure. There is no other allopathic medication.
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