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My father had shingles, am i more likely to also experience shingles?
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Shinglews: Shingles is a reactivation of chicken pox you have during your childhood, the rash occur only on one side fo the body, there is a vaccine you can take to prevent you from developing shingles in the future. Children who completed varicilla vacine will prevent developing chicken pox and shingles in the future.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Possibly: The studies are few but there does seem to be greater chance of having shingles if a family member has had it. Depending on your age, you should definitely get the chicken pox and/or shingles vaccination. The connection between having had chicken pox and later developing shingles is well established.
Answered 3/26/2013
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