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Does Shingles Vaccination Have Any Side Effects?

I am a 70 year old female in relatively good health. I am a nurse and work in a skill nursing facility. I have been advised by my MD to get the shingles shot. I had a very mild case of chicken pox as a child. What are the possible side effects? I have been told I may get shingles from the injection.
Mon, 4 Dec 2017
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No, the shot must be taken. The likelihood of an infection happening is very miniscule. And, contrarily benefits outweigh if any side effects, which are mild and manageable and may not occur at all
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Does Shingles Vaccination Have Any Side Effects?

No, the shot must be taken. The likelihood of an infection happening is very miniscule. And, contrarily benefits outweigh if any side effects, which are mild and manageable and may not occur at all