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How many times can a person get shingles?
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Infinite: No one knows. Get zostavax shot if over 50 years old. The main thing is to treat the pain (post heretic neuralgia).
Answered 7/5/2012
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Shingles: "Most people get shingles only one time. But, it is possible to have it more than once." REF: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/shingles#catch
Answered 10/24/2018
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