Shingles Vaccine

[barbara1835]

Has anyone had the vaccine to protect against shingles ?

I have just been offered it by my G.P. Surgery as I am in the freebie age group for it, but it had never occurred to me and I am tending to think I will leave it alone.

I have just had treatment for cataract, (marvellous) and wonder if it might have some effect on my new lenses. Must ask my specialist.

I would be glad to hear of anyone else's experiences.

[Sqad]

If you have the vaccine it will not give you 100% immunity against shingles but will reduce your chances greatly. The big deal about shingles in the aged is the severe nerve pain that is sometimes a residual of the disease.

I have seen no adverse reports re. affecting cataract surgery.

I would not have the vaccine as I am over 80 years of age in which group it is much less effective.

Your choice.

[jennyjoan]

God Sqad - didn't think by your young postings that you were over 80 - you come across as a young 65 year old. Good for you.

[Sqad]

JJ LOL..did I say 80?

[jennyjoan]

Yea - you did indeed.

[Psybbo]

Hmmmm

[barbara1835]

Thankyou .......still thinking......but not keen.

B.

[Mamyalynne]

I would happily accept the vaccine when I reach the age it is offered, the pain of shingles is awful.


Like everything we have to choose for ourselves.

[hc4361]

I wouldn't hesitate. The recurring pain of shingles is debilitating to many who have it.

[atalanta]

A friend of mine was nearly blinded by shingles of the face. I think only the fact that she was married to a doctor saved her from being worse than she was. As it was, her face was badly scarred. Take the vaccine, avoid the risk.

[Patsy33]

Can you get shingles more than once?

[Mamyalynne]

Yes.

[Patsy33]

Oh darn!..... (Thanks Mamya)

[jennyjoan]

I had chicken pox about 25 years ago and had a friend who called (she didn't know re chicken pox) some years after she told me that the day she called I looked like a monster that day . Chicken pox and shingles are the same family.

[DSJ]

My husband & l are 76 & 77 but not yet in the category for the shingles jab in our area. We are desperate to have it. You are lucky to be offered it.

[barbara1835]

Thankyou for these responses. Yes it seems sensible to have it.

B.