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References Shingrix package insert. Rixenart, Belgium. GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals. July 2021. Dooling KL, Guo A, Patel M, et al. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Herpes Zoster Vaccines. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2018;67:103–108. Web site. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/67/wr/mm6703a5.htm Gnann JW Jr, Whitley RJ. Clinical practice. Herpes zoster. N Engl J Med. 2002;347(5):340-346. Web site. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMcp013211 Anderson TC, Masters NB, Guo A, et al. Use of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Immunocompromised Adults Aged ≥19 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2022;71:80–84. Web site. http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7103a2 How much should a shingles shot cost?Majority of patients pay an out-of-pocket cost of less than $50 per dose.
Do you need a prescription to get the shingles vaccine?Now you don't need a prescription to get the shingles vaccine. At a pharmacy. Pharmacists in all states can administer vaccines included on the CDC-recommended adult immunization schedule, including the shingles vaccine.
What age is shingles vaccine free?The CDC recommends people 50 years and older get the shingles vaccine. The shot is widely available and the cost may be covered if you have Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D. Depending on your plan, you may have to cover a deductible, co-pay, or pay for the shot out of pocket and get reimbursement.
How long is the shingles vaccine good for?Protection from shingles vaccine lasts about 5 years. While the vaccine was most effective in people 60 through 69 years old, it also provides some protection for people 70 years old and older.
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