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7. Chickenpox Vaccine vs. Shingles Vaccine

The shingles and chickenpox vaccines protect people from the same virus, but the vaccines aren't interchangeable. People that are vaccinated for chickenpox can still develop shingles.

In some cases, before administering the shingles vaccine, a doctor may recommend a blood test to confirm immunity to chickenpox. If the test is negative, the chickenpox vaccine may be more appropriate.

Nurse doing an injection Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images

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