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Should I get the shingles vaccine? I already had chickenpox as a child.
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Yes! Shingles is a dormant version of the chickenpox that is stored in an individual’s cells and nervous system for years. Since you had chickenpox in the past, it is even more important that you receive the vaccine, because you are more at risk of contracting the illness. Talk to your doctor to learn about your eligibility for vaccinating yourself and learning other ways to prevent shingles.