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Do older adults need varicella vaccine? Understanding chickenpox vs. shingles protection

While most adults over 50 years old are presumed to be immune to chickenpox due to childhood infection, this is not a universal rule. So, **do older adults need varicella vaccine**? The answer depends entirely on your immune history and is often confused with the need for a separate shingles vaccine. This article clarifies the recommendations for older adults and the important difference between these two vaccines.

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Are old people vulnerable to chicken pox? Why Adults Are at Greater Risk

According to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, before the chickenpox vaccine was available, adults were at a much greater risk for severe complications from the illness than children. While chickenpox is often a mild childhood illness, the question 'Are old people vulnerable to chicken pox?' has a clear answer: yes, and the disease is often more serious and potentially life-threatening in this demographic. A weakened immune system due to age can make older adults more susceptible to severe infection and serious complications.

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