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Can i still get the shingles vaccine after i've had shingles? (once the virus completely wears off) i've had chronic cases over the last 16 years.
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Probably: it is approved for individuals 50 and above, with certain precautions, wether they had the shingles or not, please check with your primary physician, goodluck
Answered 1/6/2015
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