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Old 03-24-2012, 06:24 PM
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That's true. I was thinking of it as 1 less out of a hundred, one being 1% of one hundred. So, if it went from 2 out of 100 to 1 you'd have a 50% reduction in risk. It's a big percentage but 2 out of 100 doesn't seem to be that big of a risk, in my opinion.
Shingles is most common in older people. With the shot, there is a 50% chance of prevention for those over 60. (source foxnews.com) Having known someone who lost their eyesight because of this disease, I really encourage people to have the shot. The rash can be hard to diagnose and unless it is immediately treated, shingles can have severe side effects.
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