People always think it's weird when i tell them i've never had it, and i've been told that when i do get it that it will be pretty bad. i still don't see how it's weird, kinda like how i can stick out my shoulder blades, chew aluminum foil, stand to run my nails down my chalkboard, etc.
2006-08-07 08:00:51 · 8 answers · asked by Cyrus 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I also have a very strong immune system, the worst i've ever been sick was a high fever, and maybe a long trip to the can from some spicy food.
2006-08-07 08:02:41 · update #1
The chances of dying from it are slim to none, so it's fine if you havn't had it. On the other hand, the older you are, the worse it is is usually true. The main thing though, is that if you get chickenpox, the virus hides in you nerves until later in life (old people) or under extreme stress with some sort of immune compromise (usually older people) when it comes out as shingles. Shingles can be very painful, even after the skin manifestations go away and lead to lower quality of life. You can get the vaccine for Chickenpox so that you don't need to worry about it.
2006-08-07 08:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's unlikely. There has been a vaccine available for years and you have probably already been vaccinated. Check your records. If you never received it, you can correct that with the varicella zoster vaccine given in two stages 4-8 weeks apart.
2006-08-07 08:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that won't happen. It is generally a good sign you haven't had it, it proves your immune system is strong.
Generally, if you get chicken pox in adulthood, it is more severe, but very rarely fatal. It is linked to shingles, which is a very painful, but not life threatening, skin condition.
Don't worry about it, you are unlikely to contract it, just keep yourself healthy!
Best wishes.
2006-08-07 08:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-22 01:23:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to go through the drama of catching Chicken Pox if you don't want to. . . just get the Varicella vaccine. Chances are, you've already had it.
2006-08-07 08:06:26 · answer #5 · answered by Razzy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have u had a vaccine to prevent it??? we're about the same age and i had the chicken pox when i was a baby, but it was because i didn't get a shot to prevent it.
your lucky you haven't had them yet. u won't die from it...they're not deadly.
2006-08-07 08:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by Alexis Samira 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably never contact it now sunce you have not had it at 17 years old.
Usually children 10 and under get it.
Stop worrying about this!
2006-08-07 08:35:30 · answer #7 · answered by busyfingers 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i haven't gotten it either,thank goodness but I'm sure what goes around comes around .
2006-08-07 08:06:20 · answer #8 · answered by Liddy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋