Question 1

i had a light case of shingles in my hair at age 43. my doctor said get shingles vaccine at 60 for longer results and protection at older age. should i get it earlier? i am 57 now?

Accepted Answer

: If you're looking for protection for shingles complications that are more of a problem later in life, get the vaccine after age 60 as protection may wear off for your later years and when you need it most.

Question 2

i got shingles so should i get the vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Too late: The zoster vaccine is offered to boost immunity to prevent the shingles.An episode of shingles will boost  your immunity for a few years by itself. Getting it after an outbreak would not provide much benefit. Doing so a few decades later may be helpful.

Question 3

had shingles at age 27, i'm 40, should i get a vaccine now?

Accepted Answer

Zostavax: The fda  approved varicella-zoster vaccine (zostavax) for adults age 50 ; older.  Talk with your physician about getting it at an earlier age.

Question 4

i'm not 50 or older. i've had chronic cases of shingles for the last 17 years. can i still get the vaccine ?

Accepted Answer

Never heard of this: I would first go to a dermatologist and or infectious disease specialist. I have never heard of this happening.If true, you have a worrisome immune system.I would only get a living vaccine like the zoster vaccine after you have been cleared to do so, otherwise you may face significant complications. Not all blister producing disorders are shingles.

Question 5

shoud i get a shingles vaccine this yr?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on your age, your medical condtition and your indication for this immunization.  It is generally recommended for those 60 and over but is now being given to those 50 and over.  Those with immunosuppression, lymphoid diseases and certain cancers, transplants etc are usually excluded.  Talk to your pcp or pharmacist about this.  It's a great immunization.  Shingles is a bad deal!

Question 6

what is the earliest age to get shingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Approved at 50 y/o: Zostavax, the shingles vaccine, is approved for those over 50 years of age.

Question 7

should methotrexate patients get shingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Dose dependent: This judgement has to be made by the provider. Technically low dose Methotrexate is not considered a contraindication to receiving the shingles vaccine. But only your provider will have a full picture of your immune status. Shingles vaccine is a live vaccine and not given to those with significant immunosuppression.

Question 8

how to get the shingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: You can either get it through your providers office, a health department, or a local convenient care establishment.

Question 9

how frequently do you have to get the shingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Shingles vaccine: Currently the recommendation for shingles vaccine is a single dose to those age 60 or older. However, as we have found with many other vaccines that immunity may wane with time, changes in this recommendation could occur as time goes by and we research what happens 10-20 years down the line......more to come!

Question 10

could you get shingles after getting the shingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You could get a mild case of shingles.

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