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What are the side effects of the shingles vaccine for those over 60?
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Safe Vaccine: There are no serious side effects except some patients will get chicken pox blisters around the site but these go away.
Answered 10/13/2016
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Zostavax: Zostavax (Zoster Vaccine Live) isn't recommended if you are allergic to gelatin or neomycin, are taking high doses of steroids or have a compromised immune system. Not recommended if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or if you will handling a newborn. Possible side effects include injection site redness, swelling, itching, pain, heat or bruising or rash. Headache may also occur.
Answered 2/29/2016
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