January 21, 2024
I never had chickenpox as a child. Do I need the shingles vaccine?
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Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, even if you believe that you never had chickenpox as a kid, you should still get the shingles vaccine. CDC’s recommendation for shingles vaccine is specific about this. The shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is recommended for everyone over age 50 and certain younger people—whether or not they report any history of herpes zoster infection (chickenpox). Read more…
Yes, even if you believe that you never had chickenpox as a kid, you should still get the shingles vaccine. CDC’s recommendation for shingles vaccine is specific about this. The shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is recommended for everyone over age 50 and certain younger people—whether or not they report any history of herpes zoster infection (chickenpox). Read more…