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Do you think it is possible to get shingles more than once? Why or why not?

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Yes: although it's uncommon, you can get shingles multiple times. Shingles are caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus sticks around in your body after chickenpox symptoms go away, lying dormant in your nerves, held in check by your immune system.

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