However, if an adult age 60 years or older is tested for varicella immunity for whatever reason, and the test is negative, he/she should be given 2 doses of varicella vaccine at least 4 weeks apart, not zoster vaccine. See www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/shingles/hcp-vaccination.htm for more information.
Causes of polyhydramnios. 1  Polyhydramnios can sometimes mean that there is a birth defect or a medical problem. 2  Birth defects that affect the baby's ability to swallow and process amniotic fluid may cause polyhydramnios. Most of these birth defects are rare, but it is important to perform a detailed ultrasound to make sure there is no evidence of these conditions.
A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems that can be easy to see. To find others, like heart defects, doctors use special tests. Birth defects can range from mild to severe. Causes can include. Genetics; Exposures to medicines or chemicals.