## Question
SUBJECT: varicella  shingles
MESSAGE: How can I determine whether or not I've had chicken pox.  If there is a test for it, what are the results of the tests I need to know that will tell me whether or not I have had chicken pox?  I want to know this to determine if I should have shingles vaccine  (Zostavax) Thank you.

## Expert Summary
How do i find out if i had chickenpox?