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

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 3

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 4

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 5

what is the definition or description of: shingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Chickenpox shot : Shingles vaccine is a live injectable vaccine against  varicella, the cause of chickenpox. This vaccine is intended for adults to increase their protection from reactivation of the virus, which causes shingles.

Question 6

what is the cost of a shingles vaccine if you're uninsured?

Accepted Answer

$220 at Walgreens: Around $220 at walgreens, $250 at a doctor's office i visited today. If you are lower income, you might qualify for it under the merck vaccine patient assistance program.  For an uninsured single person with an income less than $44, 680, the vaccine can be provided through the program provided you find a doctor's office which is willing to participate.  Call 800-293-3881 for details.

Question 7

56 year old male, no spleen, should i get shingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Shingles vaccine: Zostavax, the shingles or herpes zoster vaccine, is indicated for adults 60 years and over. Special situations like your cas may probably qualify you to receive it (from 50 years up). In addition, it is important for you to receive the pneumococcal and Meningococcal vaccines.

Question 8

do you know are shingles vaccine shots covered by medicare?

Accepted Answer

Call insurance: The best resource to find out if your insurance covers a certain vaccine would be to call the insurance carrier and ask them.  All the best!

Question 9

for old people. do you need to take shingles vaccine every year?

Accepted Answer

No:  The current Shingrex vaccine is given in 2 doses, 2 to 6 months apart as a one time event. This newer vaccine differs from the old one in that it has no living virus. It is recommended to those who have had the old Zostavax shingles vaccine as it is more effective &amp; has long term protection lacking in the older vaccine.

Question 10

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.

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