How come I got shingles for the second time?!
Question:
How come I got shingles for the second time?
First time was when I was 14 and the second time was 19!
Answers:
Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella (chicken pox) virus that, after you recover from chickenpox, lies dormant in your nerve roots. There are many theories about why the virus reactivates but no one factor has been found. If you have shingles, you may give chicken pox to someone who hasn't been vaccinated against it. Yes, there is a shingles vaccine, but it is recommended only for individuals over 60 who have had chicken pox and who are at risk for developing shingles. Some good information on your condition may be found at http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-t...