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Old 09-03-2009, 07:49 PM
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Some background ...The Shingles vaccine is recommended for those over 60, but, not if you have a weakened immune system and a few other conditions (do your research or ask your doctor). The vaccine was first approved for use in 2006 which explains why it seems to be a recent, but highly publicized, vaccine.

So, for those of you who have had shingles or know of folks who got shingles.... were all the victims over 60, under 60, or a mix -- when first afflicted?

I have to admit... I never knew what shingles was or heard of persons with the affliction until these past 2 years.
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