A 21-year-old member asked:
Are shingles common in young people?
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Dr. Stephen Nogaanswered
Medical Oncology 36 years experience
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.
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Not really: They are not common in any body.
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