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Old 09-18-2013, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Parker View Post
Interesting thread. Discussed the vaccine with my doctor. His advice was to forego the vaccine as it is only marginally effective in preventing shingles, is very expensive, and promoted heavily. He's a reputable doctor, well-known in The Villages. So I'll be watching this thread to help me decide.
Believe me...the expense or cost of the shot will be the last thing you will be concerned about if you ever do get shingles. I would find a way to get the shot