the answer is no. although the vaccine contains a weakened live virus it is incapable of causing the disease itself. you are wise to consider getting it. shingles is not a pleasant disease i can assure you. for more information on this vaccine: <link>
can the shingles vaccination cause an outbreak of shingles? . i am 54 years old and i had an extremely bad bout with chicken pox as a 7 year old child. i have ordered the vaccination through my doctor but i am wondering whether getting the vaccination will/may cause me to contract the disease? . . . .