Nancy asks…
where would i get a shingles shot in san diego?
admin answers:
There’s no such shot available.
The chicken pox vaccine will NOT vaccinate you against shingles if you already have symptoms. Treatment is generally with ORAL antiviral drugs such as acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir) or valaciclovir (Valtrex). For the antiviral drugs to be effective, patients typically need to begin taking them within 2-3 days of the appearance of the rash.
Also the chicken pox vaccine is known as Varicella.
It’s also worth noting that it has been claimed that shingles may increase after introduction of varicella vaccine.
Ruth asks…
My kids (5&6yrs), who haven’t had the chicken pox shot, have been exposed to shingles. How long until…?
… I know if they are going to come down with the chicken pox? Do I need to keep them out of school until I know? What do I need to look for, other than the obvious red marks? Thanks!!
admin answers:
Shingles are contagious for people that have never had chicken pox or the chicken pox vaccine. It will take somewhere between 1-3 weeks before your children have any symptoms if they did in fact get the virus. If they have no symptoms for three weeks, they should be in the clear. You do not need to keep them out of school until then. Its not a certainty that they will get sick, and the vast majority of children their age have had the vaccine. Once they do start to get symptoms, though, they should stay out of school until their lesions crust over. Symptoms before the lesions pop up include fever, flu-like symptoms, and pain and itching on the trunk.
Richard asks…
i have had chicken pox and i want to get the shingles immunity shot.?
any cliniques in san diego, walk in’s?
admin answers:
Is there a shingles immunity shot? Because chickenpox and shingles are caused by the same virus, varicella. What basically happens is that the virus retreats and lives near your nerves in hibernation. Shingles happens when on the off chance, the virus wakes up again and moves to the skin cell area.
Edit: Oh wait I just found there is. Here are the requirements:
Zostovax was approved by the FDA in May, 2006[2]. The FDA recommended it only for adults aged 60 who meet the following requirements[1]:
* Has not had a life-threatening allergic reaction to gelatin, the antibiotic neomycin, or other component of the herpes zoster vaccine.
* Does not have a weakened immune system due to HIV/AIDS or another disease or medications (such as steroids, radiation and chemotherapy) that affect the immune system.
* Does not have a history of cancer affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic system, such as leukemia or lymphoma.
* Does not have active, untreated tuberculosis.
Donald asks…
Should I get a flu shot while having shingles and on valtrex?
admin answers:
=I would check with your Doctor since he or she will probably administer the flu shot to you.
Thomas asks…
has anyone had the shingles shot? Is there any bad side effects?
admin answers:
I have not heard that there are any. These links may help.
Http://hubpages.com/hub/ShinglesContagious
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-symptoms
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shingles/DS00098/DSECTION=symptoms
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