Can you get shingles even after getting herpes zoster vaccine?

Even if you have had shingles, you can still receive shingles vaccine to help prevent future occurrences of the disease. read more

Even if you have had shingles, you can still receive shingles vaccine to help prevent future occurrences of the disease. There is no specific length of time you must wait after having shingles before receiving shingles vaccine, but generally you should make sure the shingles rash has disappeared before getting vaccinated. read more

Vaccine Basics. Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful skin rash that develops on one side of the face or body. Shingles vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles and the long-term pain that can follow. Your risk of shingles and long-term pain from the disease increases as you age. read more

Sure, the only available Zostavax® according to this study Vaccines for preventing herpes zoster in older adults is only effective in 51,3% of the vaccinated For that reason not recommended in The Netherlands, where I worked and live. read more