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Can the shingles vaccination prevent shingles?
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Yes: The shingles vaccine, zostavax, is available to adults in a particular age group. Zostavax helps prevent shingles, but is not completely protective. Some people can still get shingles even though they were vaccinated. Zostavax costs about $250 if not covered by insurance.
Answered 3/10/2013
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Yes: That is exactly what it is meant to do. It is recommended for people over the age of 60 and cuts the risk of getting shingles in half.
Answered 12/10/2013
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