Rash/Hives could they be a reaction to Varicella shot, is she contagious?

	Asked by Unregistered (Female; 7; USA ) on Tue 19, Aug 2008 09:55am :
	my 7 year old daughter has a rash, could this be an allergic reaction to a Varicella shot she recieved a few weeks ago? It looks a lot like hives, itchy raised red blotches. Also should I take her off the outdoor soccer team that just started practices this week? Is she contagious?
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	Answer by Dr Smitha M, MD (doctor) on Wed 03, Sep 2008 05:44am: Hi, About 2 weeks after the varicella injection, the recipient can develop a rash and low fever, similar to that developed in a chicken pox infection but with much fewer vesicles. Your daughter can be contagious to individuals who have not been immunized against chickenpox or have not had chicken pox earlier. It would be best to take her out of any social activity or contact sports that would result in physical contact with other team members until the rash subsides and heals. You can also use an emollient like cocoa butter to reduce the itching form the rash. Do keep us posted on any further doubts in this regard.
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