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Is There Any Medicine To Prevent Shingles Other Than ZOSTAVAX ?

ZOSTAVAX {zoster vaccine live, attenuated (Oka/Merchk)} is the first and only vaccilne indicated to help prevent shingles. Do you have any info? I am considering getting vaccinated. BUT SINCE YOUR DATABASE CAT FIND IT, PERHAPS THERE IS NO ANSWER. THANKS ANYHOW. BYE.
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your query and understand your concerns.

Sir, as you already know i need not answer much. As of now ZOSTAVAX is the only proven and licensed vaccine to prevent shingles. Its safe to get vaccinated.
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Is There Any Medicine To Prevent Shingles Other Than ZOSTAVAX ?

Hi, I had gone through your query and understand your concerns. Sir, as you already know i need not answer much. As of now ZOSTAVAX is the only proven and licensed vaccine to prevent shingles. Its safe to get vaccinated. Thank you