ChristinaS
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Sure. Medical care expenses must be primarily to alleviate or prevent a physical or mental defect or illness.

Getting a shot for shingles surely fits this. (say that 3 times!)

A shingles vaccine is a valid medical expense no matter what your age.

Are your medical expenses greater than 7.5% of your income? Just remember that medical expenses have to be pretty substantial to benefit your tax return. You must also itemize on Schedule A and not take the standard deduction.

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