Can the shingles vaccination prevent shingles?

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.

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.