The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the shingles vaccine for anyone age 50 or older.
Specifically, the CDC recommends those adults get two doses of Shingrix, two to six months apart.
However, due to remarkably high demand for Shingrix, some may find their healthcare provider or local pharmacy is temporarily out of stock.
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Shingrix reduces the risk of shingles and PHN by more than 90% in people 50 and older.
The CDC recommends contacting providers for the most up-to-date availability of Shingrix.
NPR reported the Shingrix shortage is a nationwide problem.
The drug’s manufacturer told NPR the reason for the shortage was unprecedented demand.
The CDC says there is no maximum age for getting Shingrix.
The older vaccine, Zostavax, is still used to prevent shingles and postherpetic neuralgia. Shingrix is the preferred medicine over Zostavax, according to the CDC. Zostavax has been in use since 2006.
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