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Am I Prone To Herpes Inspite Of Not Being Infected With It During Childhood?

hi doctor...i have a querry related to harpies.I have never had chicken pox nor measles all my life..i was given MMR Vaccination,that was the best vaccination which was invented during my childhood..some of the oldies are scaring me dat those who havent had those diseases,will get harpies during oldage...is it true...?????????
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concern.
MMR vaccine is not related to chickenpox. It gives protection against 3 diseases namely, Measles, Mumps & rubella. Chickenpox is totally a different disease.
If you are vaccinated with MMR but not with chickenpox vaccine than you are susceptible to develop chickenpox if you come in contact with an individual affected with chickenpox or herpes zoster(Shingles).
If you never had chickenpox in your life, than you will not develop herpes zoster.
Hope this will be helpful.
Do ask if any more question is there.
Take care.
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Am I Prone To Herpes Inspite Of Not Being Infected With It During Childhood?

Hello, Welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. MMR vaccine is not related to chickenpox. It gives protection against 3 diseases namely, Measles, Mumps & rubella. Chickenpox is totally a different disease. If you are vaccinated with MMR but not with chickenpox vaccine than you are susceptible to develop chickenpox if you come in contact with an individual affected with chickenpox or herpes zoster(Shingles). If you never had chickenpox in your life, than you will not develop herpes zoster. Hope this will be helpful. Do ask if any more question is there. Take care.