How come I never got chicken pox?

There are people who go their whole lives without ever developing chicken pox, even those who have never had the vaccine, and have been around siblings and friends who got the illness. Perhaps you were born with a natural immune response to chicken pox antigens. read more

Okay, so chickenpox never went away. But media buzz about the disease has been primarily confined to advice to help parents ease their children’s bumps, blisters and rashes. Lately, though, physicians have brought discussion of the disease, and its impact on adults, back to the forefront. read more

Best Answer: I also had the chicken pox vaccination. I had it as a new born. I'm only 17 now but I've still yet to have chicken pox. My doctor told me that it is still possible to get chicken pox with the vaccine but it is less likely. My doctor also said that I'll have less of a chance to get adult chicken pox or also known as shingles. read more