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Who should get the shingles vaccine?
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Over 50: It is recommended for adults over 50 to prevent developing shingles.
Answered 6/5/2014
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Most: People 60 and over except if immunosuppressed or pregnant. Fda recently approved it for 50 and up.
Answered 4/14/2013
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