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Can you get a shingles vaccine without having had chicken pox before?
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Yes: The zoster vaccine is tested & approved for those 50 and older for prevention of shingles. Those without a known history of chickenpox are likely to have had an unrecognized case in childhood & remain at risk. It is not recommended under 50 as no data were assembled for the fda to review.
Answered 2/13/2019
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Yes: This vaccine is recommended no matter what the known status is , when age appropriate.
Answered 4/5/2018
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