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I'm 51 4th day of shingles finally getting cream should i get the shingle shot my, dr. says no , a friend had same problem and got it why?
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Maybe.: There is no better stimulant for your immune system than actually having a disease. The vaccine is not contraindicated. But the additional benefit of having a vaccination after the disease is not defined. I would probably wait about ten years.
Answered 3/26/2013
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