answersLogoWhite

0

i have heard it said that you can have measles twice, but both a family member and i have had the measles 5 times. i don't know if you can have it more than 5 times.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Natural Sciences

Does having the measles make you immune from shingles?

No, in fact Measles causes Shingles later in life. If you have had Measles you may very well develop Shingles when you are elderly. There is a vaccine for Shingles, but it's only available to those over the age of 60.


What does shingles mean in geography?

In geography, shingles refer to a type of sedimentary rock that consists of thin, flat layers that are easily split apart. Shingles are often found in areas where there has been significant sediment deposition, such as beaches or riverbeds. They are characterized by their distinct layering and can be used as a building material due to their durability.


What do you do if you get shinglesfor a second time?

Many people get chickenpox more than once during childhood. Therefore, it is not surprising that some people come down with shingles more than once. If a person suspects they have shingles, they should see a doctor to get some medication for the pain.


What color of tube is used for shingles test?

A purple or lavender-colored top tube with EDTA anticoagulant is typically used for collecting samples for a shingles test.


Can you get shingles down your arm and elbow?

Yes, it is possible to develop shingles on the arm and elbow. Shingles results from the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which initially causes chickenpox. The condition typically presents with a painful rash that can appear anywhere on the body, including the arm and elbow. Treatment usually involves antiviral medications to alleviate symptoms and shorten the duration of the illness.

Related Questions

Do black people get shingles?

Yes African Americans get shingles, however whites are 4 times more likely to get shingles.


How many shingles in a bundle of architecture shingles?

Normally 33. But some are 25.


How many shingle in a bundle?

26 shingles in a bundle of three tab asphalt shingles


Are there times when the shingles rash looks more like bug bites than blisters?

Yes, shingles rash can look like bug bites as well as blisters. There is no one way that shingles looks.


What is shingle asbestos?

Some concrete shingles did contain asbestos. Many shingles never were made with asbestos.


How many people have Shingles in the world?

1222


How many ridge caps for a 20' ridge?

2/3 of a bundle of shingles which has approx. 22-23 shingles


How many shingles to cover the roof crown?

Shingles vary in dimensions, and sometimes there are specific bundles of shingles made for the sole purpose of ridge coverage. If you are using the house shingles for ridge, take the length of ridge to be covered, divided by the exposure of the shingle to determine the number of ridge pieces needed. Normally you will get three pieces out of one full shingle. Once you determine the number of full shingles, find out how many shingles are in a bundle and purchase the smallest bundle of shingles necessary to complete the job.


How many shingles to cover 585 sqfeet?

5.85 squares + 15% waste = ~6.75 squares of material needed 1/3 square per bundle of shingles 20 - 21 bundles of shingles (buy 21 and return the extra if necessary - it's i'mportant to have shingles from the same pallet/factory for matching purposes.


How many squares of shingles on area of 1732square feet?

A square of shingles covers 100 square feet. So, you need 1732/100=17.32 square of shingles. If you can only buy whole number squares of shingles, you will need 18 squares of shingles to cover 1732 square feet.


How many square feet will a bungle of shingles cover?

A bundle of Shingles will cover roughly 33 square feet. A square of Shingles (3 Bundles) will cover 100 square feet.


How many times can you have shingles?

There is no limit. You can help by boosting your immune system such as minimize stress, get good sleep, eat healthy, etc. Also, the claim on the shingles shot is it helps to boost the body's immune system against shingles.