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A member asked:
I was just diagnosed with shingles. should my dad, who is 53 years old and never had chicken pox, get a vaccination?
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Yes: That would be a very good idea. You should also avoid being in touching contact with him until he has done that, although even though he may not remember having chickenpox the probability is that he has had it previously. Goo luck.
Answered 4/10/2016
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