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Is Vaccination Required After Suffering From Shingles?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015
Question: I had shingles about three months ago, am a women 52 yeas old, should I get the vaccine or not?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, should consider using

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Yes you should consider using the vaccine.

It is indicated in persons over the age of 50 according to the FDA.
Originally it was only intended for persons over the age of 60 but in 2011, this was changed because it was found that it reduced the chance of shingles by 70 %.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Is Vaccination Required After Suffering From Shingles?

Brief Answer: yes, should consider using Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Yes you should consider using the vaccine. It is indicated in persons over the age of 50 according to the FDA. Originally it was only intended for persons over the age of 60 but in 2011, this was changed because it was found that it reduced the chance of shingles by 70 %. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions