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Should people with ckd 3 be vaccinated for herpes zoster?
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Yes: Always ensure it is a killed-virus vaccination, but yes, we do recommend vaccination.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Agree if over 50: It is actually a live virus vaccine..Not a killed virus.
Answered 7/5/2012
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