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My daughter is 12 and was given the shingles vaccine by accident almost a year ago. would that cause an increase in anxiety and depression ?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Not likely: Might have her evaluated if anxiety and depression are interfering with school or social life.

Answered 7/13/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not likely: Not likely to be related. Take her to her pediatrician to discuss her symptoms.

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Dr. Sunnie Skiles answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Shingles shot & mood: Your daughter is 12 years old. A shingles vaccine a year ago, like any vaccine may have side effects, but mood changes a year later is not a side effect I have heard of. Anxiety and depression are problems I see more often these days and she is at the age I start seeing mood disorders. I recommend taking this seriously and open up communication with her and discuss with her doctor.

Answered 7/14/2014

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No: the shingles vaccine is the same as the varicella vaccine we give to 1 and 4-5 year old kids.It is just a super concentrated to wake up the immune system of older adults.It shouldn't have any more effect on her than getting a cold.

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