Which shingles vaccine do you recommend for me after age 65 (with the fewest possible side effects)?

74-year-old woman4 years ago

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Alexandre Chagnon · 4 years ago

Good evening ma'am,

The shingles vaccine that provides the best protection and adverse event profile is Shingrix™ (https://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/professionnels/vaccination/piq-vaccins/zona-su-vaccin-sous-unitaire-contre-le-zona/).

It is recommended for people over 50 years of age.

Good evening,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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