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There is no proven way to prevent shingles. Stress and fatigue may contribute to an outbreak. Future cases of shingles should decrease as more children are vaccinated.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine (Zostavax) for people over 60 who have had chickenpox. The vaccine decreases the likelihood of getting shingles and the severity if shingles does occur.
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