[I am a little afraid of the shot too. I plan to ask some questions, I don't want to be given the shingles from the shot. I know for sure I had chicken pox. My mother kept the old Dr.Spock book with records. I know too many that have had this disease, so I am scared to death of it. It is like NP in all areas of break out and very painful. I have got a compromised immune system to begin with, and live in a high tourist area. This disease struck in people down here as young as 40, my neighbor. It happened in my immediate family as well. so I will go for the shot, asking questions first. I hate walking into the health dept. so many sick there. I plan on wearing a mask. Thanks for the concern, I have the same worry, but don't want shingles more. ginnie

I mentioned on a previous post, my sister-in-law (76 yrs. old) is dealing with the 3rd or 4th week of the shingles on head and face. Since she will not be going with us to his daughter's Christmas Eve, he offered we come over to visit her this week, as well as bring her Christmas Gift. She declined and said she wasn't in the mood right now for company. I have to say; even though she is suppose to be past the contagious part; still was a bit leary anyway.

My husband had the shot a couple of weeks ago. Our insurance covered 50% )$90.00) (Medicare) By the way, my husband got his shot at Walgreens. As long as you are somewhat comfortable and know you had the Chicken Pox; you deserve giving yourself a Christmas gift.

I have throid disease, as well as years of problem with the cold sores; so hopefully I do not regret it; but am not getting the shot.

This is what my doctor told me...if you have had chickenpox you can get the shingles. The virus lies in the nerves of the spinal cord close to the brain. You can not get shingles from someone who has shingles, however someone can get the chickenpox from someone that has shingles, if they come in contact with the blisters. Once they scab over you are no longer contagious.

painin the foot

That is absouletly correct. But he/she should not have said your too young if you have had chicken pox.