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[quote=Anonymous]Has anyone decided to get this vaccine upon turning 50? It is my understanding that it's FDA-approved for people 50 and over, but that the CDC recommends waiting until 60 in order to maximize its effectiveness: "There are no long-term studies showing how long the vaccine is effective in 50 to 59 year olds. In adults vaccinated at age 60 years or older, protection from the vaccine decreases within the first 5 years after vaccination. Protection beyond 5 years is uncertain; therefore, adults receiving the vaccine before age 60 years might not be protected when their risks for shingles and its complications are greatest." My DH got shingles at the age of 45--and we know other folks in their 40s who have, too--and it was a MISERABLE experience, which is why I am considering getting it now that I'm 50.[/quote]
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