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Can you still get shingles if you had a vacine?
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Yes: The chances are much reduced but not eliminated.
Answered 7/18/2018
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Yes: The risk of shingles is reduced by the vaccine but not eliminated.
Answered 7/18/2018
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Yes: The vaccine reduces the risk without eliminating it.
Answered 10/14/2012
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