Originally Posted by
RubeRad
The vaccine is effective even after shingles is active? I would have thought that a vaccine is only for prevention.
What's the name of it, so I can look into it?
Shingrix. Been out for about 2 years. My do says the older vaccine is only 50-70% effective, the new one is better than 90% and better still for those over 80 years of age... She has me scheduled for the vaccine in about 2 months.