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If i have had shingles or currently with shingles can i be vaccinated against shingles?
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Yes ; No: Shingles vaccine is now indicated for all people 50 yrs and up. If you currently have a shingles outbreak, it is recommended to wait 6 wks after rash is resolved.
Answered 5/3/2014
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