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I turned 50 this year, and am wondering if i should get a shingles shot. i had chicken pox bad as a kid, and w/ all my health prob, just wondering?
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At 60: Shingles vaccine is recommended at age 60. Please consult this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/expert-answers/shingles-vaccine/FAQ-20057859
Answered 11/27/2015
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