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.
Polyhydramnios -. Polyhydramnios is a condition in which the pregnant uterus contains too much amniotic fluid [A pathologic accumulation of amniotic fluid volumes greater than 2,000 mL] . The definition of too much is generally considered to be more than 2 liters; the average amount is about 1 liter. Most cases of polyhydramnios are mild and involve less than 3 liters of amniotic fluid.