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Since i've had chicken pox twice, once as a young child and a second time at 18, is is a good idea to get immunized for shingles? i am now 63.
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Yes, excellent idea!: Zostavax is recommended for people ages 60 and older since they are most vulnerable to the infection. It is not total protection, but if you do get it, it will be much milder and that's important!
Answered 6/6/2015
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