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Aetna considers zoster vaccine (Zostavax) a medically necessary preventive service to reduce the risk of herpes zoster (shingles) in members 60 years of age and older. Aetna considers repeat (booster) zoster vaccination as experimental and investigational.

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The United Healthcare website states that it does cover the shingles vaccine for people 60 and older. Under 60 and you pay out of pocket.

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Starting in 2013 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield now covers the Shingles vaccine. The shingles vaccine prevents shingles, which is a painful skin lesions.

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