Had shingles about 35yrs ago, I was about 34 at the time, miserable rash down my ribs and under my arm, ribs felt like they were broken. When the first shot came out I asked my doctor about it,and he told me it was expensive, and not covered by my insurence. I asked how much and he said $200. I laughed and told him is he ever got shingles he'd be throwing C notes at anybody that could help. When the new shots came out I got that also, and like others have said, the second shot was a kicker, but well worth it. You never want to get shingles.