should you get a shingles vaccine after having shingles
The shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is recommended for adults age 60 and older, whether they've already had shingles or not.Although the vaccine is approved for people age 50 and older, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isn't recommending it until you reach age 60.he shingles vaccine isn't recommended if you: 1  Have ever had an allergic reaction to gelatin, the antibiotic neomycin or any other component of the shingles vaccine. 2  Have a weakened immune system due to HIV/AIDS or another disease that affects the immune system.