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Posted On : 05 Nov 2008

What is the role of chicken pox vaccination and Acyclovir in prevention of chicken pox in an immunocompetent unimmunised child?

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vivek chetal

doubtful role only if started within the incubation period of chickenpox in the presence of a known index case.

16 years ago

pediatriconcall

In an immunocompetent child who is exposed to chickenpox, varicella zoster globulin along with varicella vaccine given within 3 days of exposure can possibly prevent chickenpox. Vaccination 3 to 5 days after exposure probably won’t prevent chickenpox but it may make it milder. There is no role of antivirals if there is no clinical disease. Acyclovir may be needed only if the disease is extensive.

16 years ago

dr-hosam shaban

play good role

16 years ago

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