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I had a shingle vaccine i jan now i think i may have shingles can you still get. shingles if you have the vaccine! if so would it be a milder case?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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Yes and yes : Chance of getting shingles after the vaccine is there, but lower than if one had not received the vaccine. And yes, it would be a milder case.

Answered 1/6/2015

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Dr. Jordan Fersel answered

Yes: I think you are correct on all your statements. Would have the rash if you have one checked out by my doctor, though.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/8/2015

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A member asked:

I had a shingle vaccine i jan now i think i may have shingles can you still get. shingles if you have the vaccine! if so would it be a milder case?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Dr. Jordan Fersel answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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