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If it has been longer than 5 days since I was exposed to Varicella should I still get the vaccine if I have never had Varicella?

April 26, 2017days longer vaccine varicella

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If it has been longer than 5 days since I was exposed to Varicella should I still get the vaccine if I have never had Varicella?

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The benefit of receiving the vaccine at this time would provide protection from future exposures. If it were greater than 5 days and you were uncertain of your immune status against Varicella, it would be better to get the blood test for Varicella titer since many adults have had a mild case of Varicella that they never knew they had. A positive titer would indicate protection against Varicella.