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Does everyone need to get chicken pox vaccine?

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Chickenpox vaccine: Yes. It helps prevent the complications of chickenpox - infection by the flesh-eating bacteria.

Answered 7/28/2012

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Depends: U need the shot unless you are sure you had CP as a child..Some who had it before 1yr of age or who have immune problems may have minimal protection & need a shot. As you age, natural immunity may wain enough that your previous infection comes out of hibernation as shingles. A high potency shingles vaccine can boost immunity for this group.

Answered 6/10/2014

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