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Is it true that you could be really sick for 3 days after the shot. i'm 53. please give me more information on the shingles shot. thanks shingles shot?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Coincidental: Shingles shot should not make you "really sick". You may have a coincidental, concurrent viral infection. If you are not better in a day or two, it would be prudent to contact your doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 1/15/2020

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A member asked:

Is it true that you could be really sick for 3 days after the shot. i'm 53. please give me more information on the shingles shot. thanks shingles shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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