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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I got shingles at age 44 - it was awful. Unfortunately, "awful" does not equal "covered by insurance." Most folks with good insurance have to pay out of pocket ($150-$200?) and is not a sure thing. According to the FDA, the vaccine reduces the incidence of shingles by about 50%. http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/QuestionsaboutVaccines/ucm070418.htm[/quote] I know three people who got shingles in their 30s (all people I know from our crazy, stressful grad school). I also have several family members who have had it. I asked my doc whether I should get the vaccine. She basically said that it would cost at least $300 and I shouldn't bother. It's a hard choice-of course it I actually did get shingles I'd be cursing myself for not spending the money. Still deciding...[/quote]
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