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Old 09-02-2010, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cherylncliff View Post
There is a shingles vaccine that has been developed and is recommended (by the CDC) for those over 60. Here is a link you might find helpful - talk to your healthcare provider about this.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/...s/vac-faqs.htm
My wife developed shingles about one year ago. She was in great pain for almost 6 months. Even to this day she still has bad days. I took the vaccine soon as I heard of it . My doctor highly recommended everyone should take the vaccine once you hit 6o. Not cheap but I would highly recommend same.
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