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Do i need a shingles shot if i have igg antibodies?
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Not really: Igg antibodies to the h. Zoster virus means that you already have antibodies to protect you against getting shingles in the future.
Answered 9/18/2013
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No: Igg antibodies to the h. Zoster virus means that you already have antibodies to protect you against getting shingles in the future.
Answered 9/16/2013
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