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Are shingles common in young people?
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No: Not unless there is a problem with the immune system or the person has undergone chemotherapy or radiation treatment. This must be evaluated carefully in a young person. For older people, we now have a vaccine to help prevent the occurrence of shingles.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Not really: They are not common in any body.
Answered 8/20/2019
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