[steve86]

Anyone over about 50 who doesn't get vaccinated will have only himself to blame

Not everyone can afford it and it is considered only 70% effective.

[iontheball]

Not everyone can afford it and it is considered only 70% effective.
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If you get it, you will kick yourself for having read this thread and not scrimped up the dollars to pay for the shot. It is that important, because once you get it you will have a year of suffering to reflect on your unfortunate choice. I know the 70% figure, but I have been told that even where the vaccine does not prevent shingles, it can lessen its effects on you.