Paul asks…
If having received the immunzation shot, can I get the chicken pox from someone with the shingles?
Hello, I have never had the Chicken Pox. However, about two years ago, I got the immunzation shot from the doctor. My great-grandmother has the shingles. Is it safe for me to go over there being that I am immune to the chicken pox virus? or Because I have never had the virus, am I at risk?
Thanks!
–André
admin answers:
Well first of all, a vaccine does not make you completely immune. It does give you a powerful and reliable form of protection from the disease but cannot protect you totally.
However, shingles is very related to chicken pox as i’m sure you know, so some of that immunity is for the shingles too.I would say it would be fine, but there is no 100 percent guarantee.
Jenny asks…
Shld u have a shot 4 Shingles if you’ve had an outbreak of shingles -?
If u’ve had Shingles, shld u rec a shot-shld one who lvs with m hve a shot
admin answers:
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. For some people, the chickenpox virus stays inactive in certain nerves. If the virus becomes active again, it can cause Shingles on any part of the body. If you’ve had chickenpox, there is no way to predict if you’ll get Shingles.
Shingles is not contagious in that you cannot catch shingles from somebody. However, if a person that has never had chickenpox has direct contact with somebody that has shingles (in the early stages)… Then they can get chickenpox.
If you’ve had shingles, you may never get them again. For some people they do have re-occuring outbreaks. If you are one of those people who have re-occuring outbreaks, then you may want to talk to your doctor to see if the shot will benefit you.
Mandy asks…
I had a shot for chichen pox 5 months ago.Can now receive a shingle shot ?
I received a chicken pot shot by mistake.Can I now receive a shot for shingles ?
admin answers:
Actually – yes.
There should be no side effects.
Are you eligible for the shingles vaccine?
Richard asks…
Is there a shot available to ward off shingles?
How long does a case of shingles last?
admin answers:
Yea especially for immunization for babies
Sandra asks…
Cost of Shingles Shot?
I have heard a lot about the shingles shot and how if you are 60 or over you should get it especially if you have had chicken pox as a child. I have also been told that the Texas Health Department will administer the shot free if you provide them with a social security number. I live in Texas and would like to know if anyone has had any experience getting the shot from the Texas Health Dept.
admin answers:
I would start here for free immunizations.
Http://www.tachc.org/
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