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A member asked:
If i am now 49 yrs old and have had the shingles twice, is this abnormal?
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No: It is possible to get shingles more than once. You might want to check that there is nothing wrong with your immune system, by talking to your doctor. You may be fine, howerver.
Answered 8/18/2013
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