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Avoiding the shingles vaccine? Here's why you should consider it

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in September 2024 by Mark Arredondo, MD.

Updated on October 22, 2024

In this video, Dr. Kevin Soden, MD, discusses the shingles vaccine, which is now available for most people who are 50 years of age or older. Learn how this vaccine can help prevent the painful, blistering shingles rash.

Medically reviewed in April 2020.

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