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Chickenpox

Also called: Varicella, Chickenpox Virus, Chicken Pox

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Yes...there is a correlation. Chicken pox, shingles, and other forms of herpes (cold sores/fever blisters and even, genital herpes) are ALL caused by...
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It is common to have mild adverse reactions to vaccinations. I would consult your doctor if they persist.
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It would not be likely that you would catch shingles or chicken pox from this very cursory contact of just running together. If you did have a close...
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Yes...you can get Shingles if you are adequately re-exposed to the varicella virus (the same herpetic virus that causes chicken pox)
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during healing of pox marks itching may be there,Not connected to fever
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It would be safe, but if you have already had shingles and the vaccination, why get a second Shingles vaccination? Talk to your doctor, but I...
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It would be safe to do that. Maybe this second (?) time will be the charm.
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Is he REALLY covered by them, or just a few at each site you mentioned? If he's REALLY covered it kind of sounds similar to bed bugs. check out...
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Yes. The same virus, the varicella zoster virus, causes both chicken pox and shingles. So someone with shingles can give the virus to someone who...
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Yes, you probably should.As you know, shingles is contagious during the blister phase. Your grandchildren would be susceptible to getting chickenpox...
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Staying away from Mom may be difficult, but if your daughter truly has an accurately-diagnosed case of chicken pox, then she is contagious for about...
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I am not sure why you had the chicken pox (varicella vaccine). Is it possible that you had a shingle vaccine that was called a "chicken...
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This is a weakened, LIVE vaccine, so their is a small possibility that this virus can be transmitted to your husband. Talk to your doctor (and your...
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A blood test can check for antibodies to the chickenpox virus (varicella virus). The presence of antibodies means you've had...
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You can get the shingles if you have ever had the chicken pox.
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