Do I have to wait a certain amount of time to get a booster dose of COVID if I have had shingles?

61-year-old woman2 years ago

Hello, I had shingles I'm wondering how long I have to wait before I get my 4th dose of the Covid vaccine? Thank you!

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Good morning, ma'am,

There is no prescribed time between an episode of shingles and the COVID vaccination. You can receive your booster dose as scheduled, if you are well enough to travel for the appointment.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, Pharmacist

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