Depending on the plan, Medicare beneficiaries may be required to pay ahead and then be reimbursed, or they may be required to pay a non-reimbursable copay. If you haven't met your Medicare deductible yet, you may have to pay the full price out of cash. The Shingrix vaccination ranges in price from $0 to $164.40. There is no charge when it's given as part of a series of three shots over six months. But most people will need at least two shots for best protection and both must be administered by a health care provider who has been trained in its use. The vaccine is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older, but anyone can get it if they're willing to put up with some discomfort during injection time. People who are allergic to chicken eggs or shrimp have an increased risk of having a severe reaction to the vaccine, so should not get it. In terms of protection, it's similar to the Zoster Vaccine except that it lasts longer. About 6 out of 10 people will get zoster within two years of getting the shingles vaccine. Only about 1 in 100 people will get shingles after five years on average. After seven years, only about 1 in 150 people will get sick from the virus. And after eight years, nobody should have to worry about it again.