Shingles Vaccine

The shingles vaccination was licensed in 2006 to prevent shingles outbreaks and the pain that can occur from the rash (post-herpetic neuralgia).  It is licensed for use in people 60 years or older.  It can be given to patients who have already had shingles, and is thought to provide some benefit to those patients.  For more information, log onto the CDC’s excellent website at:  www.cdc.gov/vaccines and also speak with your primary physician.