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Should I Get Vaccinated For Shingles If I Have Already Been Treated For The Same?
Hello Dr Rynne,
I had shingles about 12 years ago when I was about 67 years old. (Yes I had chicken pox as a young child.
My aunt was a physician and got me to visit a friend who had it so I would get it and get it over with!
My question: can I get shingles again or should I get the shingles vaccine?
Thank you in advance,
Caroline A. Christy
My email address is < YYYY@YYYY >
I had shingles about 12 years ago when I was about 67 years old. (Yes I had chicken pox as a young child.
My aunt was a physician and got me to visit a friend who had it so I would get it and get it over with!
My question: can I get shingles again or should I get the shingles vaccine?
Thank you in advance,
Caroline A. Christy
My email address is < YYYY@YYYY >
Mon, 15 Apr 2019
Hello,
The shingles vaccine does become less protective over time, typically within the first five years.
So, I suggest getting vaccinated when you are 60 or older, which can reduce your risk of shingles infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The shingles vaccine does become less protective over time, typically within the first five years.
So, I suggest getting vaccinated when you are 60 or older, which can reduce your risk of shingles infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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