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Shingles vaccine
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patricia Royanswered
Family Medicine 42 years experience
Yes: The vaccine has been on the market for several years, but at first, it was only approved for people 60+ years old. It was recently, like last week, ap... Read More
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Dr. Eulogio Galvezanswered
Specializes in General Practice
Yes: I am not sure, my practice does not involved giving vaccines. Please ask your primary care doctor.
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Yes: The shingles vaccine is made by merck, the makers of the chicken pox vaccine. Both diseases are caused by the same virus. The shingles vaccine helps p... Read More
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6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony LaBarberaanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Multiple: You can either get it through your providers office, a health department, or a local convenient care establishment.
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Tara Passowanswered
Dermatology 42 years experience
Pharmacies/clinics: Some pharmacies, like walgreens, offer the vaccine. Also many medical clinics gan give the vaccine. It's best to make sure they have it in stock befor... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Over 50: It is recommended for adults over 50 to prevent developing shingles.
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A 63-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Appears to be: The approval process for any vaccine takes decades & this one is no exception. The FDA requires a mountain of testing documentation before approvi... Read More
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341 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 59-year-old member asked:
Dr. Danny Proffittanswered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
Depends: It depends on your age, your medical condtition and your indication for this immunization. It is generally recommended for those 60 and over but is n... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 75-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Fuehreranswered
Emergency Medicine 12 years experience
Not serious: There are sometimes small, localized side effects at the injection site such as redness, tenderness, swelling and potentially a headache. Overall, it... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 58-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Chenganswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Approved at 50 y/o: Zostavax, the shingles vaccine, is approved for those over 50 years of age.
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mika Hiramatsuanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
$200: Around $200 at a doctor's office or local pharmacy.
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Shingles vaccine: Currently the recommendation for shingles vaccine is a single dose to those age 60 or older. However, as we have found with many other vaccines that i... Read More
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3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Yes: You could get a mild case of shingles.
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6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelly Kaneanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Chickenpox shot : Shingles vaccine is a live injectable vaccine against varicella, the cause of chickenpox. This vaccine is intended for adults to increase their prote... Read More
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