As I just turned 57 years old and also had Chicken Pox as a child, I would like to get your thoughts regarding the Shingles Vaccination.

David - just a couple of comments. My husband is the one with PN (idiopathic) and his GP recommended he not get the vaccine. Because his PN has an unknown cause he felt it was risky to put another potential irritant into his body. Not sure there are any scientific reasons for this - he just felt it was too perilous.

From my perspective I have had shingles and I would highly recommend getting the vaccine to anyone healthy enough to receive it - the pain was unlike anything I had ever experienced. I know it's not 100% effective, but anything that maybe helps me not get it again is useful

l think you really have to weigh up the pros and cons - everyone's situation is different.

Linda