Is it possible to get chickenpox more than once?

Yes, it is possible to get chickenpox more than once, but this is extremely rare. Most people who have had chickenpox won't get it again because they're immune to it for life. However, some people who have had chickenpox will develop a related condition called shingles later on. read more

‘They look like chickenpox,’ he replied. On day two of the spots, I decided to call a nurse. Shingles causes a horrid blistery rash, not individual spots, she said. There was no doubt, I had chickenpox. It turns out that, although it is very unusual, you can get chickenpox more than once without the benefit of reincarnation. read more