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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | My doc told me it was ok to get the shot after you have had shingles to prevent further outbreaks. Insurance wont cover the shot if you are under 60 and it costs about $300. I decided not to get the shot. Here is a link with more info: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shingles/DS00098/DSECTION=prevention
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
