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Just had shingles shot. never had shingles. how long does it take to have its maximum positive effect in the body-immediate response, weeks or months?
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Probably a few weeks: The shingles shot which is 50 percent effective, will probably be somewhat effective within the next few weeks. If you do end up getting shingles after the shot it will usually be a mild case. No one knows how long the shingles shot is effective for.
Answered 11/23/2013
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