If you have already had chickenpox, you have developed an
immunity to it and are very unlikely to get it a second time.
However, since the chickenpox virus remains in the body, hiding
in spinal nerve cells, some adults will develop a localized
recurrence of chickenpox known has herpes zoster or “ To avoid
getting chickenpox at all, you should: - Avoid contact with
people who have it. - Avoid sharing personal items with people
infected with the illness. The chickenpox vaccine, a series of
two injections, is routinely given to children at ages: Children
who have not been vaccinated and have not been exposed to
chickenpox can also receive the series. In addition, the vaccine
should be given to adults who do not have immunity to
chickenpox. Talk to your doctor, though, because if you have
certain conditions, you will not be able to have this vaccine.
The vaccine can also reduce your risk of infection if given
within three days of exposure to chicken pox. If you are unable
to receive the varicella vaccine because