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Can you test positive if you had chickenpox vaccine but never had chickenpox?
A person with a history of chickenpox or history of chickenpox vaccine will typically have a positive antibody test for chickenpox.
What age and sex is affected by chickenpox?
People of any age and both genders can get chickenpox.
Can a woman be sterile if she never has chickenpox?
Chickenpox does not affect fertility. Any woman can be infertile, but it has nothing to do with her chickenpox history.
Who has chickenpox?
Prior to chickenpox vaccine, 90% of adult had a history of chickenpox. Today, with routine vaccination in the US, the numbers are lower.
Does the CDC recommend chickenpox vaccine for healthcare workers?
The CDC recommends two doses of chickenpox vaccine for those who don't have lab-demonstrated immunity, reliable history of chickenpox or shingles, or history of two vaccines.
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.
Where are the most common areas affected by shingles?
The most common areas to be affected are the face and trunk, which correspond to the areas where the chickenpox rash is most concentrated.
Can you get chickenpox if you had measles?
Yes, you can get chickenpox after having measles. Although both are viral infectious diseases that cause rashes, they are caused by different viruses, and a history of one doesn't give immunity to the other.
Should you take acyclovir while caring for a chickenpox patient?
If you are at risk for chickenpox, it makes more sense to get a chickenpox vaccine rather than taking acyclovir when caring for a chickenpox patient. Talk with your healthcare provider to be sure that taking antivirals is your best option given your particular medical history.
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Can you get HIV if you catch chickenpox from someone with HIV?
Yes, a history of herpes doesn't provide immunity from chickenpox.
Should someone with low immunity who has had chickenpox before stay away from a child with chickenpox?
Most people with a history of chickenpox will be safe if exposed to chickenpox. Certain conditions can make reinfection more likely. "Low immunity" is not a medical diagnosis, and you should contact your health care provider for advice specific to your particular medical condition.
