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

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 3

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 4

is there a shingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The vaccine has been on the market for several years, but at first, it was only approved for people 60+ years old. It was recently, like last week, approved for use in people 50+.
It is one shot, once-in-a-lifetime, as of now, with no recommendation for a booster.

Question 5

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 6

is the new shingles vaccine safe

Accepted Answer

Appears to be: The approval process for any vaccine takes decades &amp; this one is no exception. The FDA requires a mountain of testing documentation before approving one. About 1/3 of patients will have transient muscle pain, fatigue, headache or other such symptoms. However, this new vaccine seem to protect a higher percentage of patients sooner and for longer than the earlier vaccine.

Question 7

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 8

any problem taking the shingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Not serious: There are sometimes small, localized side effects at the injection site such as redness, tenderness, swelling and potentially a headache.  Overall, it is a safe vaccine.  But, you should not take it if you are allergic to any of its components or neomycin and gelatin.  Also, those who are immunocompromised should not get the vaccine.

Question 9

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 10

how much does the shingles vaccine normally cost?

Accepted Answer

$200: Around $200 at a doctor's office or local pharmacy.

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