Shingles vaccine
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THE ILLNESS |
Shingles causes a painful rash with blisters |
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Complications |
Some people have long-lasting skin and nerve pain even after the rash clears up |
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Older Adults |
The risk of getting shingles and having complications rises as you get older |
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THE VACCINE |
A newer form of the vaccine, called Shingrix, is more than 90 percent effective at preventing shingles |
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Who Needs It |
Adults ages 50 and older, even if you already had shingles before |
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When to Get It |
Two doses, given two to six months apart* |
*Shingrix is in high demand. This has led to shortages at times. Call ahead to see if it’s in stock. Put your name on a list if there’s a wait.
Find a Shingrix vaccine provider near you.
From the CDC: What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix).