Shingles and Chickenpox?I know you cannot pass Shingles to someone, but what are the chances you will pass chickenpox to those who never had them if you have shingles, and how can you avoid doing so?
Answer by pippy
Yes this is true and you must avoid them as they would anyone with regular chicken pox because its the same virus.
Answer by Ellen
Shingles is the reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox. (herpes zoster) This is not a new infection and as such does not get passed along.
Answer by gangadharan_nair
Avoid contact with the skin lesions of persons with known herpes zoster infection (shingles or chickenpox) if you have never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine. This is especially true if your immune system is compromised.
The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine is a recommended childhood vaccine. The vaccine may be recommended for teenagers or adults who have never had chickenpox. A recent large trial showed a significant reduction in the complications of shingles and incidence of postherpetic neuralgiain older adults who received the vaccine. Therefore, elderly adults (older than 60 years) should receive the vaccine as part of routine medical care.
Get the facts on the chickenpox vaccine, treatment, causes (varicella zoster virus, VZV), symptoms and signs (itchy, red rash).
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