Charles asks…
can herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active herpes zoster?
admin answers:
Acyclovir is used to decrease pain and speed the healing of sores or blisters in people who have varicella (chickenpox), herpes zoster (shingles; a rash that can occur in people who have had chickenpox in the past), and first-time or repeat outbreaks of genital herpes (a herpes virus infection that causes sores to form around the genitals and rectum from time to time). Acyclovir is also sometimes used to prevent outbreaks of genital herpes in people who are infected with the virus. Acyclovir is in a class of antiviral medications called synthetic nucleoside analogues. It works by stopping the spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir will not cure genital herpes and may not stop the spread of genital herpes to other people.
Vaccine is always administered for prevention and not for treatment.
Consult your doctor.
Donald asks…
Does any one know anything about the anti- Herpes Zoster vaccine? (also known as shingles)?
Should my elderly parents receive it? My mother has already had shingles and my father has never had shingles. They have receved contradictory information from their family doctor and his nurse and are now confused. The cost for the vaccine is around $300.00.
admin answers:
Below is a link that may help u to answer your questions, gl hope it helps 🙂
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/505852
Carol asks…
I had the shingles vaccine, and still got herpes zoster (mild case.) Can I get it again?
admin answers:
Unfortunately, yes. Some people just don’t react to vaccines well. Happens sometimes. It could be that if you get the vaccine again that second dose will push your immune system up over the edge into full immunity. If not, it does mean that if you get shingles, it will be a milder case.
Mark asks…
Is there a vaccine that has not yet been approved for Shingles – Herpes Zoster?
admin answers:
Yes the name of the vaccine is Zostavax. It is recommended to elderly over 60. You can read about it on this wed site.
Sharon asks…
Triggers of Shingles (herpes zoster)?
I got shingles about 3 years ago in my senior year of high school. It was a horrible experience and I am now feeling the same pre-symptoms as I did the first time. I am pretty stressed because of school, but I don’t think that’s all that triggered the reaction. I recently was made to take the varicella vaccine for a second time and I’m wondering if that could have been the trigger to start up the virus again? I would appreciate greatly if someone knows the answer to this, I haven’t been able to find any.
I had to take the varicella a second time because my CNA class required if for some reason. I thought it was kind of weird too. Thank you all for your time and answers!
admin answers:
I’m confused, why did you have the Varicella vaccine if you had previously had the wild chicken pox virus?
Although the CDC report rare cases, you can’t really get shingles from the vaccine. It wouldn’t be a true shingles outbreak anyway. Nothing compared to the real thing. The vaccine virus is extremely attenuated
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