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What is. shingles vaccin ? i am 64 years old, do i need this vaccin ?

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Shingrex: The newest shingles vaccine is a lab synthesized product that triggers the body to awaken/build immunity to the virus that causes shingles. If you ever had chickenpox or the vaccine you can develop shingles. The newer vaccine differs from the old at not being a weak live virus, being more effective for longer. It is recommended for anyone over 50.

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Answered 4/19/2019

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