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How often do you have to repeat the shingles vaccination?
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Wait for new one: The original shingles vaccine is likely to be retired over the next year or two as the new Shingrex vaccine becomes more available. It is given in 2 doses at least 2-6 mo apart. It is a lab synthesized component vaccine that does not involve weakened virus. It has better success at protecting a higher percentage of people for a more prolonged period. You can get it even if you got the other before
Answered 9/8/2018
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