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Can you get a shingle shot at any age?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Shingles vaccine: it depends why exactly you would want it. usually there is an age cutoff where you would be able to receive it. it may be an out of pocket expense as well due to your age. hope that helps

Answered 6/15/2018

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Things to ponder: Cpx is followed by the bodies response, eliminating the active virus but a few may retreat to hibernate in nerve nodes along the spine. The immune system keeps it hibernating. Shingles marks an escape from a weakened immune control, which the shot can boost. I have seen it in toddlers but it is rare under 50. The new Shingrex vaccine is pricy, given in 2 doses 2 mo apart. You'll pay out of pocket

Answered 6/15/2018

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