H.R. 5877 would amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the shingles vaccine under the Medicare Program.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editShingles Prevention Act - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the wiki and be the firstSocial Security Act to provide a detailed summaryfor coverage of the bill!)shingles vaccine and its administration.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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== Points in Favor ==

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