If the 2nd dose of Shingrix has not been received as planned 7 months after the first, is it also effective?

"Thank you for your information. It is recommended to receive two doses of Shingrix to be adequately immunized. You do not need to start the process over from the beginning. Please make an appointment with a nurse to receive the second dose as soon as possible. The Quebec Immunization Protocol recommends that the second dose be administered within one year of the first dose. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me."

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If the 2nd dose of Shingrix has not been received as planned 7 months after the first, is it also effective?

"Thank you for your information. It is recommended to receive two doses of Shingrix to be adequately immunized. You do not need to start the process over from the beginning. Please make an appointment with a nurse to receive the second dose as soon as possible. The Quebec Immunization Protocol recommends that the second dose be administered within one year of the first dose. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me."