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Shingrix, CLL patients younger than 50?

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Should CLL patients below 50 get a Shingrix vaccine?

Any Shingrix article I found mentions that Shingrix is for people above 50. Some articles say Shingrix is not approved for people below 50.

I'm 42 with CLL and I feel like I should get that vaccine... Maybe I'm wrong?

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I received it at the advice of my doctor. The protocol for shingrix is ages 50+ so you will need a referral from the doctor and the insurance may cause issues. I know of a number of us who have gotten through the logistics and had both doses

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