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Can a child have shingles if they have not had chicken pox?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Shingles : Nope. It is impossible to get shingles if one is has not had chicken pox. Children in america are now vaccinated against chicken pox as part of their pediatric vaccines.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/14/2013

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A member asked:

Can a child have shingles if they have not had chicken pox?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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