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Exposure to chickenpox on MTX

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Pops_grandma
Pops_grandma

There's an outbreak of chicken pox at my granddaughters nursery, I look after them during the week, so have been exposed too, is this a concern as MTX lowers our immune system, has any one else had similar experience ??

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  • NorPoppy
    NorPoppy Pops_grandma

    Posted

    Have you had Chicken Pox as a child?  If so, you don't need to worry.   If not, I'd ask you doctor what to do.
  • lucynewas
    lucynewas Pops_grandma

    Posted

    My rheumatology nurses ordered an urgent varicella blood test, to check my status.  There is a vaccine available.
  • Pops_grandma
    Pops_grandma

    Posted

    As I've had chicken pox in my late twenties I should be ok x
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