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Old 01-19-2023, 02:32 AM   #35661
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Nah, apparently, once you're infected, it's too damn late. I was an idiot. People, ask your doc to be sure, but don't be stupid like I was.
"Shingrix is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for adults age 50 and older for the prevention of shingles and related complications, whether they've already had shingles or not."
--- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-...e/faq-20057859


So it looks like it's not too late to get the vaccine to (probably) prevent a reoccurrence.


And thanks for your post - in the UK the NHS offer shingles vaccination when you're 70, but since I have some time to go until then, I'm looking into getting it privately.
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