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That rather depends. If you've already had Chicken Pox, you're already immunised from shingles. Chicken-Pox & shingles are both caused by the same virus. If you've already had chicken-pox as a youngster, your body is already immune from catching shingles. If not - then just make an appointment with your doctor to have the vaccination.
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∙ 13y agoIf you never had chicken pox or any other type of Herpes virus, then you won't need the vaccine. (However, be aware it's difficult to self-diagnose herpes and even harder to tell if the virus is latent within your body after the symptoms disappear)
If you have had chicken pox or herpes and are a senior or immunocompromised, it would be a very good idea to take the vaccination. Otherwise, it's entirely up to you if you'd like to pay the price tag that comes along with it.
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∙ 10y agoA single chickenpox vaccine provide 80-85% prevention of chickenpox. The booster increases the effectiveness of chickenpox vaccination.
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If you are vaccinated against chickenpox can you still get shingles?
No, there is no reason to get chickenpox vaccine if you've had shingles. You should talk with your health care provider about shingles vaccine.
How long to wait between flu vaccine and shingles vaccine?
interval- flu vaccine and the shingles vaccine
Will the shingles vaccine protect you from ever getting shingles?
Shingles vaccine protects you from the shingles for few years only.
Should you get shingles vaccine when you have shingles?
Yes, shingles vaccine is recommended for patients 60 and over whether they remember having chickenpox or not (see related link). You still could get shingles even if you don't remember having chickenpox.
Can you get the shingles vaccine after having shingles?
You could get the vaccine if you already had shingles; but it may not help you from recurrence of zoster, which by the way is less than 5%. If it does recur, the vaccine may help you.
How often should you get a shingles shot?
You should have the vaccine as an older adult if you had chicken pox as a child. Before shingles appear.
Can chickenpox vaccine prevent shingles by cryosurgery?
Those who have had chickenpox vaccine have a lower risk of shingles, but you can talk with your health care provider about getting shingles vaccine. I have no idea what cryosurgery has to do with shingles.
Should a child get a second chickenpox vaccine if he developed shingles a few years after the initial vaccine for chickenpox was given?
Current recommendations are for two doses of chickenpox vaccine, regardless of the history of chickenpox or shingles.
Does Michigan medicaid cover shingles vaccine?
It should. If it doesn't, it is not expensive.
Does Anthem BC BS cover the Shingles vaccine?
Starting in 2013 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield now covers the shingles vaccine. The shingles vaccine prevents shingles, which is a painful skin lesions.
What are the steps in getting a vaccine for shingles prevention?
First of all, it is recommended that you are age 60 or above. the Shingles prevention vaccine is a one-time vaccination. Talk to your healthcare professional about the Shingles vaccine.
What good can a vaccine be if one has had chickenpox?
Chickenpox vaccine isn't needed if you've had chickenpox in the past. Shingles vaccine is recommended for patient 60 and over to prevent shingles.
