Is it suggested that I get another dose of chicken pox vaccine knowing that I am an adult and received the vaccine in 2004?

24-year-old womana year ago

Hello, I am 23 years old and I work in elementary schools. I received a dose of the chickenpox vaccine in 2004 at the age of 4. I am not sure if I received a second one, because it is not registered in my health booklet, but it is not impossible...

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Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

According to the Quebec immunization protocol, only 1 dose is required if you were born before April 1, 2009. There is no indication to receive another dose.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, Pharmacist

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