On Sun, 01 Jun 2014 12:14:45 -0400, Dave Smith
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>Bummer. I thought shingles usually manifested itself on the abdomen.
>That is where it appeared on everyone I know who had it. They all
>reported it that it is very expensive.
>I have been told that the shot to prevent it is quite expensive, but
>nowhere near 100% effective.

You can get it any place you have skin. Any place.
The vaccine is about $100 depending on insurance coverage, if any.
Having seen a few people with shingles, I strongly advise getting it.
The people I know would pay 10X that not to have the shingles.