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I am 58 and at the end of a mild shingles episode. how long should i wait before getting the shingles vaccine?
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No acute signs: Sorry to hear you've met shingles. Getting the vaccine may prevent recurrences. You can get the shingles vaccine once you no longer have acute symptoms like rash. Be well.
Answered 8/17/2016
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Not really known: There is not much information to make a definitive statement on this.
Answered 5/20/2013
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