You would like to know whether Bell’s palsy is contraindicated for chickenpox, or not.
Bell’s palsy is a disease caused by injury of the facial nerve. It is an inability to move the muscles on the side of the face, so that the expression of the face is distorted. Chickenpox is viral infection that is transmitted through the air.
According to the data that you provide, your description doesn’t seem likely that Bell’s palsy is contraindicated for chickenpox. You can play with your grandson without fear that he might get Bell’s palsy. The risk is greater that you contract chickenpox if you have never been ill from chicken pox as a child. In this case, chicken pox can cause severe complications in elderly people, such as encephalitis.
However, please keep in mind that I can’t give you advice online. Please contact your doctor for further information about you and your grandson’s medical conditions.
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