But research on the duration is emerging every year.
One of the best ways toprevent shinglesis to get vaccinated.
About one in three people in the U.S. will develop shingles.
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An estimated 1 million people get the infection each year.
How Long Does The Shingles Vaccine Protect You?
The Shingrix vaccine is a recombinant vaccine and doesnt use the live virus.
The recombinant vaccine has been here only for a few years, Nath said.
All vaccines are most effective just after they have been given, Yancey told Verywell.
There is no one answer to the question of how long a vaccine is effective.
It is going to vary from person to person.
Every patient is unique.
Who Should Get the Shingles Vaccine?
If someone misses the second shot, they should start the two-shot series over again.
The biggest impediment to effectiveness, however, is age.
Vaccines work best in people with strong immune systems, Yancey said.
A healthy 50-year-old will get good robust protection for a long time, an ill 89-year-old, less so.
However, some protection is better than no protection, so there is no age cap on the vaccine.
Is There a Shingles Booster?
At this time, there is no booster shot available or used for shingles.
This could change over time as we get more information on the duration of protection, Yancey said.
Science is always moving forward.
Contact your healthcare provider to see if youre eligible to receive the shingles vaccine.
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