It is possible for the outbreak to occur more than once; but only about 5% will have additional outbreaks.
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You are not likely to have another outbreak if you had shingles once (less than 5% chance).
Yes even after shingles have been treated it can return later on in life.
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Getting shingles is something that happens unpredictably--some people never get it, some get it once, some get it more than once in their lives. After you have had chicken pox (which most of us had in childhood) the germ stays dormant in your body, but can occasionally flare up and cause shingles.
From what I read on medicine net shingles can't be transmitted if you already had chicken pox and if you do get it then you will get chicken pox.
Yes, it is possible to have shingles more than once, although it is less common for younger adults to have a recurrence. If you are experiencing symptoms similar to those of shingles, such as a painful rash or blisters, it is important to see a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
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.
Yes, in a way. It is caused by the virus which causes Chicken Pox, and someone susceptible to Chicken Pox can get that from someone with Shingles. But if you've already had Chicken Pox, you won't catch Shingles. It's an opportunistic virus hiding out in your nervous system just waiting for your immune system to give it a chance. And if you've had the Chicken Pox vaccine, you should not be susceptible to either one.
No, the shingles vaccine is not administered annually. The recommended vaccine for shingles, Shingrix, is given in two doses, typically with the second dose administered two to six months after the first. Once you have completed the vaccination series, you do not need to get the vaccine again, as it provides long-lasting protection. However, it's always best to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.
No. Shingles is not contagious, but someone with shingles can give chicken pox or varicella to someone who has not had chicken pox before.
Once a shingles outbreak has developed, it typically does not spread to other parts of the body. The rash almost never crosses from one side of the body to the other.