“ It is thought that getting vaccinated and protected against chicken pox will decrease your risk of later getting shingles.
Those of us who contracted chickenpox “the natural way” are at increased risk of shingles (also known as “Zoster” or “Herpes Zoster”). ”
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I pretty much said that.
I didn’t mention the Chicken Pox vaccine because, well, it’s a vaccine and it prevents the virus from replicating.
I don’t agree that the Chicken Pox vaccine places anyone at greater risk for the Shingles either by exposure to someone vaccinated or vaccinated themselves.
But sometimes people don’t agree…….
And you know this because....?
Oh, that's right. You're a male nurse.