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In this Article

• What is shingles?
• The shingles vaccine
• Some people should not get the shingles vaccine or should wait.
• What are the risks from the shingles vaccine?
• What if there is a moderate or severe reaction?
• How can I learn more?

What is the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?

A federal program exists to help pay for the care of anyone who has a serious reaction to a vaccine.

For more information about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, call 1-800-338-2382 or visit their website at www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation.

How Can I Learn More?

• Ask your provider. They can give you the vaccine package insert or suggest other sources of information.
• Call your local or state health department.
• Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

- Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or
- Visit CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines.

SOURCES:

CDC

SOURCES:

CDC