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A member asked:

Can a person who has just received the shingles vaccine give you chicken pox?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: If you have not had chickenpox or your immunity is very low, you can get chicken pox after the vaccine. It is uncommon and will be a milder case than usual. You are contagious and need to rest and avoid others until resolved.

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/6/2014

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Rare: They would have to have active lesions in order to give it to someone.

Dr Omrani and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/8/2013

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