What is Shingles?

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From: Alberta

Q : My husband had shingles a few years ago. Now my grandson has chicken pox. Should my husband stay away? Will it stir up the shingles? 

Answer : Hello Alberta. In healthy people a second attack of shingles is very rare. If your husband is otherwise healthy then the chances of him getting shingles again is rare. People with a compromised immune system, such as those suffering from AIDS, or those undergoing chemotherapy usually are at a higher risk for a repeat attack of shingles. There is no information available on whether a person can contract shingles when they are in contact with a patient of chickenpox. 

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