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~1 million Americans get shingles each year
Around 1 million Americans get herpes zoster (shingles) each year.
Harpaz R, Ortega-Sanchez I, Seward J. Prevention of Herpes Zoster: Recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP). MMWR Recomm Report. 2008; 57(RR-5): 1-30. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr57e0515a1.htm