I grew up in the 50s, not as many shots available as they are now. People thought it was no big deal getting the chicken pox. Having chicken pox only means it stay in your system and can rear its ugly head as shingles. My Husband had shingles a couple of years ago and it wasn't pretty and very painful for several months. His doctor gave him medicine to ease the pain and lessen the effects. I went and got a shot, it may lessen shingles, if I should happen to get them. People prove everyday they are not right, listening to the news will prove it.