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Who should get the shingle vaccine and who should not get it?
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Adults...: Adults age 50 and older with no contradictions to getting the vaccine. These might include HIV infection or hypersensitivity to some part of the shot. If you are 50 or older, see your doc right away to get your zoster vaccine.
Answered 9/28/2016
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