Should I get the shingles vaccine?

If I've already had shingles, should I get the vaccine so that I don't get shingles again? Answers from James M. Steckelberg, M.D.. People looking to receive the shingles vaccine now have two options. read more

Some people should not get shingles vaccine (Zostavax): Vaccine for Those 60 Years and Older The Shingles Prevention Study involved individuals age 60 years and older and found that Zostavax significantly reduced disease in this age group. read more

Zostavax is a live vaccine given as a single injection, usually in the upper arm. Shingrix is a nonliving vaccine made of a virus component. It's given in two doses, with two to six months between doses. The most common side effects of either shingles vaccine are redness, pain, tenderness, swelling and itching at the injection site, and headaches. read more

Doctors say most healthy people over 50 should get Shingrix -- it’s available at pharmacies as well as doctors’ offices. read more