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How long after shingles can you get the shingles shot?

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If you have shingles is the shingle shot necessaray?
Since only about 5% will have recurring outbreaks, it may not be worth getting the vaccine (unless you are one of the 5%).
Where can you get a shot for the shingles?
At the chemist. You will need to see your doctor first and discuss the problem; you might not have shingles.
Can a child who has not had the chickenpox shot get shingles from someone who has shingles?
I believe a child who has not had chickenpox could get the chickenpox (not shingles) from someone who has shingles. The shingles would need to be blistered with some drainage, which is why it is...
I had the shingles shot but now have shingles What is the prognosis for recovery for this?
Prognosis is good for recovery, but you could have another outbreak.
Can you get shingles from shingles?
No. In fact, the only thing that you can get shingles from is your own body. The herpes zoster virus which causes shingles is actually the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers...