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Anyone who has not suffered from chickenpox previously is at risk of developing it. If a mother has antibodies against chickenpox in her blood, she passes them on to her baby. These remain in the baby’s blood for 9-12 months protecting him from chickenpox. After this period, the infant becomes susceptible to develop the infection.
