Is A Booster Shot Of The Shingles Advisable?

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015

Question: I HAD MY LAST SHINGLES SHOT MAY 2009 WHEN IS MY NEXT ONE DUE

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I read carefully your query.

The herpes zoster vaccine helps reduce the risk of shingles .It is gives as a single dose.
The duration of protection is not currently known but evidence suggests that protection persists for up to 7 years and the need to get another shot after 7 years is not determined yet.So it is not necessary to get another shot.

Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.

Kind regards,

Dr.Rovena Murati

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