Can you get a shingles vaccine if you are under 60?

The vaccine against shingles is cleared for use among those age 50 and older, but the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) does not recommend the vaccine before age 60.

Why can’t you get a shingles shot before 60?

Dear L.C.: The shingles vaccine has only been tested in adults over age 50, and thus is not indicated for younger ages by the Food and Drug Administration. The vaccine is particularly important in older people because shingles is more common and has a higher risk of complications in older people.

Can you get the Shingrix vaccine if you are under 50?

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) does not recommend zoster vaccination for people younger than age 50 years regardless of their history of shingles.

Do you have to be 65 to get the shingles vaccine?

The CDC recommends people 50 years and older get the shingles vaccine.

Can you get shingles before 50?

Because of the factors above, anyone who’s had chickenpox can develop shingles, regardless of age. Most adults who develop shingles only have it once. Shingles in young adults is typically mild. Talk with your doctor if you believe you have shingles, even if you’re under 50 years old.

Can I get the shingles vaccine before age 50?

Shingrix is approved for people age 50 and older. Minogue said she doesn’t understand why it’s not available for younger people. “I know people who’ve had it more than once and they’re in their 40’s, so it doesn’t make sense that you can’t get the vaccine until you’re 50,” said Minogue. Dr.

Can I get shingles in my 40s?

That’s why shingles tends to be more common in people older than 50. The risk of shingles continues to increase as people age. Some experts estimate that half the people who live to age 85 will get shingles at some point. Shingles can affect younger people, too, as a result of factors that can affect the immune system.