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Should i get the shingles vaccine if i have lichen sclerosis which is an autoimmunity disease?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Shingles vaccine: I could find no mention of autoimmune diseases as a contraindication to giving shingles vaccine. What was mentioned were conditions that suppress the immune system like cancer, chemotherapy, organ transplantation drugs, hiv/aids. Double check with your pcp before getting this immunization. Or perhaps an immunologist on this site can add more certain info.

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No reason not to: Lichen sclerosis is not a contraindication, or reason not to get, the shingles vaccine, unless you are on medicines that are really suppressing the immune system, like steroids. It is recommended for all adults who are 50-70 and have been exposed to chicken pox.

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Yes: All the more reason to do so, since the chicken pox would may make the skin rash much more bothersome.

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