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In reply to the discussion: Public DU Service announcement to older DUers - get your damn Shingles vaccinations!!! [View all]LynneSin
(95,337 posts)#1) They are covered under most insurance companies but that the lower cost is for those who are on medicare D plan (is it D or B - I forget). For some reason people are finding that going to the Pharmacy for the shot is much cheaper than the doctor.
#2) You are correct they are only about 65% successful at preventing shingles. However IF you should get shingles, the flareup will be less severe, with less pain, less spread and less post-pain that many older people will suffer should they have a flare-up while on vaccine. Shingles is one of those conditions that as you get older, it can be a much more severe attack. Having the anti-virus in you at the time of attack will minimum what happens or possible prevent it.
#3) No one is saying you must get it - it's just highly recommended.