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Q: Out of every 100 people who get shingles, how many will get it again? 

A. 0 
B. 5 
C. 10 
D. 20

The correct answer is B. 5
Five of every 100 people who get shingles will get it for a second time. This is why even people over 50 who’ve had shingles are still recommended to get the shingles vaccine.
 

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