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3705 N Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale, TX 751823705 N Belt Line Rd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SunClosed
4.71(2.3k reviews)
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Good, came here in September and got me situated and out the door pretty quick.

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775 E US Hwy 80, Forney, TX 75126775 E US Hwy 80
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E US Hwy 80, Forney - 775 E US Hwy 80, Forney

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1200 E Davis St, Mesquite, TX 751491200 E Davis St
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.92(91 reviews)
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This is the best clinic. From the front desk to Dr Vishnu, everyone is kind, respectful and professional. Its enough to have professionalism, but when your doctor truly cares its invaluable.
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501 Farm to Market 548, Forney, TX 75126501 Farm to Market 548
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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10152 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 7521710152 Lake June Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Walgreens, Dallas - 10152 Lake June Rd
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9709 Bruton Rd, Dallas, TX 752179709 Bruton Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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1011 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 751491011 N Galloway Ave
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1143 Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 752171143 Buckner Blvd
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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Care Express Clinic - 1143 Buckner Blvd
Absolutely awesome staff was very friendly and sweet and the doctor was very friendly and took his time and ask me alot of questions about was was going on in my heath Absolutely would recommend
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426 Old Fm 548, Forney, TX 75126426 Old Fm 548
1.26(32 reviews)
Overall, I think this place is great. Not perfect, but they've always listened to me and cared about my health.
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4928 Samuell Blvd, Mesquite, TX 751494928 Samuell Blvd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
1.24(7 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care, Mesquite - 4928 Samuell Blvd, Mesquite
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565 W Interstate 30, Garland, TX 75043565 W Interstate 30
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
3.15(40 reviews)
CareNow Urgent Care, South Garland - 565 W Interstate 30, Garland
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407 W Interstate 30, Garland, TX 75043407 W Interstate 30
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555 W Interstate 30, Garland, TX 75043555 W Interstate 30
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SunClosed
2.75(4 reviews)
Walmart Care Clinic, Supercenter - 555 W Interstate 30, Garland
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1900 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 751501900 Oates Dr
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatUnknown
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1.0(1 reviews)
Nova Medical Center - 1900 Oates Dr, Mesquite
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1413 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 751501413 Oates Dr
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Oates Dr, Mesquite - 1413 Oates Dr, Mesquite

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4402 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 750434402 Broadway Blvd
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2207 Gus Thomasson Rd, Dallas, TX 752282207 Gus Thomasson Rd
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2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 752152922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatUnknown
  • SunUnknown
MLK Family Clinic - 2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas
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104 Lee St, Terrell, TX 75160104 Lee St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • SunClosed
2.75(12 reviews)
Went for covid tests withno appointment. Was told it would be a 3 hr wait, was 2 hrs ( yay!) Elizabeth, Christana, and especially Lilah ( swabber) were great!
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809 W Nash St, Terrell, TX 75160809 W Nash St
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1705 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 752151705 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Neighborhood Medical Clinic - 1705 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas
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7331 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 752147331 Gaston Ave
1.0(0 reviews)
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6720 Horizon Rd, Heath, TX 750326720 Horizon Rd
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3334 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 750433334 Broadway Blvd
Open until 6:00 pm
  • MonClosed
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • FriClosed
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SunClosed
1.0(3 reviews)
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6331 Prospect Ave, Dallas, TX 752146331 Prospect Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • MonClosed
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SunClosed
4.5(121 reviews)
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712 N Washington Ave, Dallas, TX 75246712 N Washington Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Baylor HouseCalls - 712 N Washington Ave
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610 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203610 E Jefferson Blvd
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2911 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 750322911 Ridge Rd
Open until11:59 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Walgreens - 2911 Ridge Rd, Rockwall
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600 Horizon Rd, Keller, TX 75032600 Horizon Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.51(39 reviews)
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CareNow Urgent Care, Rockwall - 600 Horizon Rd, Keller
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5315 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 752065315 Ross Ave
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
2.43(7 reviews)
love love love going here she a good doctor in really care about your health !!!! Love going here
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105 Harris Ave, Red Oak, TX 75154105 Harris Ave
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
3.0(2 reviews)
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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Harris Ave, Red Oak - 105 Harris Ave, Red Oak
I couldn't get in to see my primary care physician for 2 days, so I decided to go to the MinuteClinic in Red Oak, Texas. I walked in at 4:00 p.m., checked in and was seen right away by Bene Aneke. She was very compassionate and thorough. I didn't feel rushed at all. She confirmed that I had a sinus infection, had my prescription sent to the pharmacy and I was walking out of there with medication at 4:30. I had a very good experience and I would go back again. I highly recommend MinuteClinic in Red Oak, Texas!

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125 Centre St, Dallas, TX 75208125 Centre St
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.33(6 reviews)
CareFirst Primary & Wellness, Pleasant Grove - 125 Centre St, Dallas
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3825 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 752043825 Ross Ave
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • SunClosed
3.57(7 reviews)
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AllCare Clinics - 3825 Ross Ave, Dallas
I’ve been going to All Care Clinic for almost 5 years, and there is a reason for that. Both Dr. Okojies are wonderful and Jessica (the PA) is a perfect addition. I genuinely feel cared for and they remember what we talked about on my last visit. Each nurse who works there is kind, happy and knowledgeable. I feel so lucky to call them my primary physician.
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106 Plaza Dr, Murphy, TX 75154106 Plaza Dr
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
5.0(5 reviews)
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385 E Belt Line Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75115385 E Belt Line Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E Belt Line Rd, Cedar Hill - 385 E Belt Line Rd, Cedar Hill

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200 W Colorado Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203200 W Colorado Blvd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
5.0(17 reviews)
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Kclinic Urgent Care - 200 W Colorado Blvd, Dallas
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3430 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett, TX 750883430 Lakeview Pkwy
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett - 3430 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett

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2021 N Hampton Rd, Desoto, TX 751152021 N Hampton Rd
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1441 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 752031441 N Beckley Ave
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2404 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 752012404 McKinney Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.42(42 reviews)
CareNow Urgent Care, Uptown Dallas - 2404 McKinney Ave, Dallas
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6120 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 752146120 E Mockingbird Ln
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E Mockingbird Lane, Dallas - 6120 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas

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2727 Lemmon Ave E, Dallas, TX 752042727 Lemmon Ave E
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4323 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 752374323 S Hampton Rd
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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5700 Rowlett Rd, Rowlett, TX 750895700 Rowlett Rd
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.78(4 reviews)
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Shingles Vaccine FAQs

  • Where can I get a shingles vaccine in Seagoville?

    In general, shingles vaccines will be available at Seagoville-area urgent care centers, retail clinics, primary care doctor offices and local pharmacies. While walk-in appointments are typically available, booking a visit online will reduce your wait time and ensure you protect yourself from shingles faster.

  • How can I book a shingles vaccine in Seagoville?

    Regardless of the kind of vaccination you are seeking, Solv can help you book an appointment. Simply search for Seagoville-area doctors, find a provider, and book the most convenient time for you. Be sure to include “shingles vaccine” or “vaccine consultation” as your reason for visit, and bring any relevant travel plans and previous immunization records.

  • Can I make a same-day appointment for a shingles vaccine in Seagoville?

    Same-day and next-day appointments for shingles vaccines or consultations can easily be booked directly through Solv. Simply search for Seagoville-area doctors, find a provider, and book an appointment as soon as today.

  • How do I find the top-rated vaccination specialists in Seagoville?

    Solv gathers reviews, ratings, and other data on Seagoville-area vaccination specialists to ensure the clinics provided meet our standards. Search for a shingles vaccine provider, see what previous patients think, and book an appointment with a top-rated doctor today!

  • Who should get a shingles vaccine?

    You should get the shingles vaccine if you are at high risk for getting it or if you are experiencing symptoms. It is recommended that individuals 60 and older get the shingles vaccine, as this is when the risk of contraction is high. Even if you have previously contracted shingles, you should get the vaccine to prevent or mitigate future cases. The shingles vaccine is not recommended by the CDC for anyone younger than 60 because it has not yet been thoroughly studied in those age groups.

  • How much does a shingles vaccine cost in Seagoville?

    Without insurance, a shingles vaccine and the consultation generally preceding it can cost anywhere from $200 to $250.

  • Is a shingles vaccine covered by my insurance?

    All Medicare part D and most private health insurance plans cover the shingles vaccine. Typically, you will have to cover a co-payment for the consultation and, in some cases, the vaccine itself.

  • How well does the shingles vaccine work?

    The shingles vaccine, according to the CDC, is 97 percent effective in preventing shingles in people aged 50 to 69 who have a strong immune system, and 91 percent effective in people aged 70 and up who have a weak immune system. It goes on to claim that in people with weakened immune systems, the shingles vaccine is 68 percent to 91 percent effective in preventing shingles. According to the CDC, the Shingrix vaccine is 91 percent effective in preventing long-term nerve damage from shingles in people 50 years and older, and 89 percent effective in adults 70 years and older.

  • How often do you need to get the shingles vaccine?

    The CDC recommends that people over 50 receive just two doses of the shingles vaccination, separated by two to six months. Adults aged 19 and above with a weakened immune system should have a second dose of the shingles vaccine one to two months after the first.

  • How long after the shingles vaccine are you contagious?

    According to the CDC, shingles is a contagious virus that only infects those who have already had chickenpox. The CDC recommends getting the shingles vaccination even if you've already had chickenpox.

Seagoville Shingles Vaccine

The shingles vaccine can help reduce your risk of getting shingles and related complications, such as long-term nerve discomfort. Knowing more about this vaccine and what it can do for you and your family will help you make better health decisions for yourself and your family.

About the shingles

Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. According to the National Library of Medicine, the varicella-zoster virus is the same virus that causes chickenpox (NLM).

Your body goes into dormancy once you've experienced chickenpox. According to the National Library of Medicine, the chickenpox virus can reactivate and produce shingles if it does so several years later.

According to the National Library of Medicine, people over 60 who had chickenpox before the age of 12 months are most likely to develop shingles. You may be more susceptible to shingles if your immune system has been weakened by illness or medicines.

Shingles Symptoms

According to the National Library of Medicine, the main symptom of shingles is a painful skin rash that starts on the spine and wraps around to the front of the chest or abdomen. Some people may develop rashes around their eyes, lips, and ears, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Before rashes appear, pain, tingling, and burning on one side of the body are common symptoms, according to the National Library of Medicine. Following these feelings, red skin patches and little blisters appear, which rupture open to form small, dry, crusty sores. Shingles sores usually heal in two to three weeks with no scarring.

According to the National Library of Medicine, other shingles symptoms include:

  • Fever and chills
  • Headache
  • Malaise
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Drooping eyelid
  • Hearing loss
  • Vision problems
  • Taste problems

How to contract the shingles

The varicella-zoster virus reactivates in your body after you've had chickenpox, resulting in shingles. According to the CDC, you cannot receive shingles from someone else who has it. Chickenpox can, however, be contracted from someone who has shingles, increasing your chances of developing shingles later.

According to the National Library of Medicine, no one knows why the varicella-zoster virus suddenly becomes active again years later. According to the findings, many people who had mild cases of chickenpox are unaware they even had the virus in the first place.

What vaccines can help prevent shingles?

Two doses of the Shingrix shingles vaccination can prevent shingles. The Shingrix vaccine, according to the CDC, can also reduce your risk of shingles complications. According to the business, this shingles shot, which is given in the upper arm, is more than 90% effective in preventing shingles in people 50 and older with a good immune system.

Should I get the shingles vaccine?

The CDC recommends shingles immunization for adults aged 50 and up, as well as those aged 19 and up, who have compromised immune systems as a result of disease or pharmaceutical therapy. It also recommends having the shingles vaccination if you've had shingles and/or chickenpox in the past, as well as if you've had another shingles vaccine called Zostavax, which is no longer available in the United States.

What are the side effects?

The shingles vaccine, according to the CDC, can induce temporary side effects that make it difficult to accomplish ordinary tasks for two to three days.

The following are some of the possible shingles vaccine side effects:

  • Sore arm with mild to moderate pain
  • Redness and swelling at the injection site
  • Tiredness
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Fever and chills
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea

According to the CDC, side effects are more common in younger people, and you may have a reaction to the shingles injection after both doses. It is recommended that you take over-the-counter pain medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen if you experience side effects after getting the shingles vaccine.

According to the CDC, another possible side effect of the shingles vaccine is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare but dangerous illness in which your immune system targets the peripheral neurological system, which controls the nerves in your brain and spinal cord, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Can I get a shingles vaccine if I’m younger than 50?

According to the CDC, you should only get the shingles vaccine if you are at least 19 years old and have a weakened immune system due to disease or medications used to treat a disease if you are under 50 years old and have a weakened immune system due to disease or medications used to treat a disease. Consult your health-care professional if you have any concerns.

Will Medicare or my health insurance pay for a shingles vaccine?

The shingles vaccine is covered by most Medicare prescription drug plans, such as Part D, but not by Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) or Medicare Part B, according to Medicare.gov (Medical Insurance). Your health insurance plan may or may not cover the shingles vaccine, depending on the type of policy you have. To see if the shingles vaccine is covered under your plan, contact Medicare or your health insurance provider.

Sources

Solv has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references.

  1. Shingles (February 4, 2022)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000858.htm
  2. Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Transmission (July 1, 2019)
    https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/about/transmission.html
  3. What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix) (January 24, 2022)
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html
  4. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (November 26, 2021)
    https://medlineplus.gov/guillainbarresyndrome.html
  5. Shingles shots
    https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/shingles-shots
  6. Frequently Asked Questions About Shingrix (January 24, 2022)
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/hcp/shingrix/faqs.html

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