Shingles Vaccine - Something to Consider!

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Searched the forum .... no hits on this Vaccine.

Were about to depart to Calif for 3.5 months & getting stuff organized. The Mrs knows a few people our age who recently got a very severe case of Shingles and is thinkin about going to the Doc to get info and/or the vaccine.

I most likely will do the same, wondering if anyone here can share some info/experience. We have extended medical, however, the last thing we need is to get Shingles in the USA & cut our time short to return home.

Found this on the Internet .... The shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is recommended for adults age 60 and older, whether they've already had shingles or not. Although the vaccine is approved for people age 50 and older, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isn't recommending it until you reach age 60. Although some people will develop shingles despite vaccination, the vaccine may reduce the severity and duration of it.

Any input would be appreciated, as well I imagine it's not covered under Prov Health Care, did your plan cover it or what was the cost, Internet says about $200.00 ?

Tks

D.