Maria asks…
Shingles Vaccine – what are the side effects?
My Mom (age 73) had two injections yesterday. She’s having some side effects today. I found the side effects for the tetanus booster (of which she has some including low-grade fever), but can someone give me a link for the side effects of the shingles vaccine for those over 60? Thanks!
admin answers:
A vaccine, like any medicine, could possibly cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. However, the risk of a vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small.
No serious problems have been identified with shingles vaccine.
Mild Problems
Redness, soreness, swelling, or itching at the site of the injection (about 1 person in 3).
Headache (about 1 person in 70).
Like all vaccines, shingles vaccine is being closely monitored for unusual or severe problems.
Thomas asks…
Do you think the Shingles vaccine is safe long-term?
I’am 63 and approved to get the vaccine. I have had one horrible bout of Shingles 14 yrs ago. It is unforgettable that is for sure! Like knives piercing into your body along the nerve channels. Some do get Shingles more than once, though, not as likely. I am afraid of side-effects no one knows about in years to come. What do you think, please?
admin answers:
My mother just got her shingles shot – there are no side affects that are as bad as shingles. My mom turns 85 soon; I am only 61 so I won’t be able to get my shot for a couple years.
Steven asks…
Why wait until I’m 60 to get the shingles vaccine?
What will happen if I get the vaccine now? I’m in my 40s now and had shingles 2 years ago.
admin answers:
Since you have already had shingles, the research suggests that getting the vaccine may help prevent a recurrence of the disease. If i were you i would get the vaccine now.
Http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-vaccine
Charles asks…
Where can I get a shingles vaccine shot in S. Mississippi or New Orleans?
Shingles vaccine is now available from Merck & Co in some communities. The vaccine is highly recommended for people over 60.
admin answers:
The County Health Department will offer such vaccination although most physicians will as well. I am pleased that you have brought this to people’s attention.
Nancy asks…
is exposure to some vaccinated with the shingles vaccine harmful to babies?
i am going to visit my granddaughter age 21 months and 9 months. i was vaccinated 2 days ago.
admin answers:
Shingles is a live virus, so it can shed. They could get chickenpox from you.
From the vaccine package insert: http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/z/zostavax/zostavax_pi.pdf “Transmission of vaccine virus may occur rarely between vacinees and susceptible contacts”
Chickenpox at age 21 months and 9 months would most likely be mild, though. My 9 month old got chickenpox and he was fine. He had a much easier time with it than my 4 year old.
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