Question 1

what is the definition or description of: zoster vaccine?

Accepted Answer

See below:: A vaccine that helps to reduce the risk of getting herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 50 years of age and older. Zostavax is the only us licensed vaccine that reduces the risk of reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same one that causes chicken pox, and remains dormant in the body after recovering from chicken pox.

Question 2

does any one know anything about the  herpes zoster vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Shingles vaccine: About 30 percent of the population eventually has herpes zoster. About 15 percent of them have involvement of the tissue around the eye which can leave some people visually impaired. The vaccine is about 80 percent effective. Given the frequency of infection and possible severity the vaccine is recommended for anyone over age 50. If you have had shingles it is unlikely that you will get herpes zos.

Question 3

can herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active zoster?

Accepted Answer

No: No, someone with active zoster will not benefit from the herpes zoster vaccine, which is used for prevention, not treatment.

Question 4

if someone already had shingles is it safe to get the zoster vaccine and can it prevent another outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Risk  versus benefit: Centers for disease control and prevention recommend a single dose of zoster vaccine for adults aged >60 years, regardless of whether they report a prior episode of herpes zoster . Patients with intact immune systems seldom have recurrences,  there is no more risk to a healthy patient who has had zoster, than one who has not as far as is known. Patients with prior zoster have  not been studied.

Question 5

i'm 30 years old and have had shingles 3 times in less than a year. i have an active case right now. what can i do besides take acyclovir? how long do i have to wait to get the zoster vaccine? and would it be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: You may be having herpes 1 or 2 infection (outbreaks) and not shingles. If indeed you have had shingles x 3 in less than a year, you may want to see a doctor for further evaluation and to make sure your immune system is not compromised.   It is unusual for a 30 year old with a healthy immune system to have that many episodes of shingles.

Question 6

is it safe to give herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active herpes zoster?

Accepted Answer

Moot point: There is absolutely no rationale for giving the zoster vaccine to someone with ongoing active zoster.

Question 7

i never had chicken pox and have had one varicella zoster vaccine. am i protected?

Accepted Answer

??zoster vac ??: In kids, 1 dose of chickenpox vaccine protects 90% & with 2 doses ~100%, if you only got one i would get a second . If you are over 50 and received the zoster vaccine to prevent shingles, that vaccine is of very high potency and should cover for both CP and shingles.

Question 8

i get shingles regularly. can i have the varicella-zoster vaccine? i wouldn't think so since it's for prevention, but i've heard otherwise.

Accepted Answer

Very unusual: It would be very unusual for a young person who is otherwise healthy to get shingles, let alone recurrent shingles.  How has it been diagnosed?  A viral culture may help define it with certainty.  Please see your doctor as what you are describing isn't normal and should be investigated.  If it truly is recurrent shingles then a search for the underlying cause needs to be undertaken.

Question 9

does a burning lip mean cold sores? i heard zoster is a vaccine for cold sores. is that true? how do i get it? if i kissed a woman and just got the burning lip this morning does that mean she could get it?if its a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

: Zoster vaccine is for preventing shingles (herpes zoster outbreak) not for herpes labialis (cold sores) caused by HSV-1. More than 50% of American adult have latent HSV-1 although most are symptomatic. Yes, kissing can transmit the virus especially when you have an active lesion.

Question 10

i have herpes zoster i took my antivirus medication altoghther  with cortison i am 56 what is the best analgsic for the pain?

Accepted Answer

Analgesics: Mild herpes zoster(shingles) pain may be helped with nonprescription pain relievers, but severe pain often needs Codeine combined with generic tylenol (acetaminophen) prescription medications for relief.

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Does any one know anything about the herpes zoster vaccine?

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Can herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active zoster?

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If someone already had shingles is it safe to get the zoster vaccine and can it prevent another outbreak?

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I'm 30 years old and have had shingles 3 times in less than a year. i have an active case right now. what can i do besides take acyclovir? how long do i have to wait to get the zoster vaccine? and would it be helpful?

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Is it safe to give herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active herpes zoster?

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I never had chicken pox and have had one varicella zoster vaccine. am i protected?

A member asked:

I get shingles regularly. can i have the varicella-zoster vaccine? i wouldn't think so since it's for prevention, but i've heard otherwise.

A member asked:

Does a burning lip mean cold sores? i heard zoster is a vaccine for cold sores. is that true? how do i get it? if i kissed a woman and just got the burning lip this morning does that mean she could get it?if its a cold sore?

A member asked:

I have herpes zoster i took my antivirus medication altoghther with cortison i am 56 what is the best analgsic for the pain?

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