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Originally Posted by Lindyloowho1234
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 
Linda |
I will likely get the Shingles vaccine when I turn 60, and additional information about it is available as well as potentially a newer, longer-lasting version (the current version only protects for five years).
Thanks for all of your feedback!
David