I got a vaccination when I was younger but can it wear off?
2007-03-16 02:52:42 · 10 answers · asked by mizzez_j 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's a possibility that you could be immune, especially if you know you've been exposed to it over the years. I'm 31 and have never had chicken pox either. When I was a kid, I was exposed to it many time. As I got a little bit older, my parents actually intentionally exposed me to it so I'd get it over with, but I never caught it. I guess some people naturally have an immunity to it.
I'd suggest asking your parents if you've ever been exposed. If you have, you could be in the clear. If you've never been exposed, you could ask your doctor if there's anything you should be doing.
2007-03-16 02:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by Erin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been around others with chicken pox and never broke out with them. I would say your body has a system build up that protects you from them. Feel lucky. I had them when I was younger. But you can always go to the web site webmd.
2007-03-16 02:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by blonddemon66 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even with the vaccination you can still get it. my mom has 6 kids who were all vaccinated and we all got chicken pox.
my mom was near 40 at the time and also vaccinated when younger and got it also. you have to be careful not to come in contact with someone who has it because it is highly contagious and they can still carry the virus in their system for weeks after it goes away.
2007-03-16 03:17:17 · answer #3 · answered by Star 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to my knoledge, but anything is possible as the blood changed and thusly changed the T-cells, immune system, etc. The vaccinations last for a lifetime as long as you never contracted the disease. If you had contracted it prior, you would need "booster" shots every ten years.
If you're really worried continue the booster shots every ten years.
2007-03-16 03:00:29 · answer #4 · answered by gaia_fanatic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
even though you got a vaccination you can still get it. i got my shot too when i was little and i still got it.the best thing to do is not to be around people that has chicken pox.
2007-03-16 03:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Itsjustme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant do much about it.
you just have to wait for it.
Its best to have it young as it wont be to bad. i.e you wont get it on your face and head.
2007-03-16 02:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think vacccines can wear off but your more likley to die if you get them when your older
2007-03-16 02:56:03 · answer #7 · answered by Mudgy4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I think you should be safe,but avoid people if you know they have them!!
2007-03-16 02:55:46 · answer #8 · answered by molliehollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont go near anyone who has them as you can get shingles
2007-03-16 03:00:17 · answer #9 · answered by shell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't.
2007-03-16 02:57:12 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋