Chickenpox

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I'm nearly 19 and never had them :s-smilie:

Should I be worried? My brother had them when I was about 5, but I never caught them....

Reply 1

bunthulhu

Um, AFAIK, adult chickenpox is worse than as a child, but I think there might be a vaccine?

Reply 2

sib

Thers nothing wrong with that... in my family my lil sis is the only person who has had them for about three generations on my dad's side... seriously... nothing wrong... :biggrin:

I havnt had them and im 18....

Reply 3

bunthulhu

sib

Thers nothing wrong with that... in my family my lil sis is the only person who has had them for about three generations on my dad's side... seriously... nothing wrong... :biggrin:

I havnt had them and im 18....

Obviously there's nothing wrong right now.

If she contracts it then, yes, there will be something wrong.

http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_chickpox_crs.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1644663.stm

OP I wouldn't worry too much but it might be a good idea to ask your GP about getting the vaccine? :smile:

Reply 4

ch0c0h01ic

You should have no problems. I've had chicken pox twice as a child(it isn't impossible like everyone says, there must be two strands of the virus) and i've had no long lasting ill effects. All you get is pustular spots everywhere, as long as you don't scratch them (causing you to get scars) and leave them alone, you should be fine. Just make sure you're eating a healthy, balanced diet and getting plenty of sleep to help boost your immune system.

As said in the news article, the mortality rate of chicken pox is very low, and is mainly caused by people contracting it who have an already weakened immune system (like a cancer patient, someone with Aids, etc). The average, fit and heathy person is very very unlikely to die from chicken pox. You've got a greater chance of being run over as you cross the road (depends how good your road safety is).

If you're really concerned, go and have a chat with your doctor about your concerns and what can be done.

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