Question 1

shingles vaccine side effects and last how long?

Accepted Answer

Shingles vaccine: There may be local reactions, but systemic reactions are unusual. For a complete listing of information about any vaccine, go to cdc website and then when on the homepage go to vis (vaccine information statements) about any vaccine you have questions about. These are put together by the experts and have great information on the pros and cons of each vaccine.

Question 2

i got shingles vaccine &got all side effects except blisters.how can i treat the itch/pain?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: Unfortunately there is very little to do, Ibuprofen and oatmeal baths may help. Liquid Benadryl (diphenhydramine) applied judiciously to certain areas of the skin may help with the itch.

Question 3

what are the side effects of the shingles vaccine for those over 60?

Accepted Answer

Safe Vaccine: There are no serious side effects except some patients will get chicken pox blisters around the site but these go away.

Question 4

can i still get the shingles vaccine after i've had shingles? (once the virus completely wears off) i've had chronic cases over the last 16 years.

Accepted Answer

Probably: it is approved for individuals 50 and above, with certain precautions, wether they had the shingles or not, please check with your primary physician, goodluck

Question 5

the bottom rib of the right side of my rib cage is sensitive to the touch. i have tried poking around under the rib cage to see if there is any pain and there is none.  i have had shingles vaccine and have not had any recent injuries.  what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

: This doesn’t suggest anything serious. Probably some local soft tissue inflammation which will resolve on its own.

Question 6

had shingles vaccine about mth or so ago. now have 2 blister type spots on mid left side. can be from shingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: The vesicular lesions because of vaccine will show within 48 hrs ( to less than wee) after vaccine. Your rash needs to be evaluated by md.

Question 7

shingles vaccine 4 weeks ago and i have swelling and pain in the armpit on the side i got the vaccine. should i be concerned, and how can i speed up recovery? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Your problems in the axillary area may or may not be related to the vaccine.  It is highly unlikely at this point that you can independently manage this.  Recommend you visit your regular physician ASAP, and get this examined and evaluated which can lead to therapeutic intervention.

Question 8

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 9

how often should a healthy person get the shingles vaccine--every 5 years?

Accepted Answer

One dose after 60: The cdc at this time recommends one dose for people over the age of 60. Their investigations into the need for booster shots have not yet shown an advantage, but you might check at 5 year intervals with your doctor or in the literature as time goes by. It is really unpleasant from what i've heard. Best!

Question 10

please help? is the shingles vaccine a one time shot or must you have one each year to be protected?

Accepted Answer

NoClinicalTrial Data: Good question but no clinical trial data exists. Merck, who did all the work to develop the vaccine, did the only clinical trial to date which compared incidence of shingles in people who received real vaccine vs. Just a saline placebo injection. Study: http://www.Merck.Com/product/usa/pi_circulars/z/zostavax/zostavax_pi2.Pdf.

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I got shingles vaccine &got all side effects except blisters.how can i treat the itch/pain?

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What are the side effects of the shingles vaccine for those over 60?

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Can i still get the shingles vaccine after i've had shingles? (once the virus completely wears off) i've had chronic cases over the last 16 years.

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The bottom rib of the right side of my rib cage is sensitive to the touch. i have tried poking around under the rib cage to see if there is any pain and there is none. i have had shingles vaccine and have not had any recent injuries. what's wrong?

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Had shingles vaccine about mth or so ago. now have 2 blister type spots on mid left side. can be from shingles vaccine?

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Shingles vaccine 4 weeks ago and i have swelling and pain in the armpit on the side i got the vaccine. should i be concerned, and how can i speed up recovery? thank you?

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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?

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How often should a healthy person get the shingles vaccine--every 5 years?

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Please help? is the shingles vaccine a one time shot or must you have one each year to be protected?

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