No problems here and after diagnosis I had the rabies and hepatitis B series without any change in MS stuff.

Like my evil twin Kitty, I had a bad case of Mono at 20.
I also had Strep throat at 19. I feel that both may have
triggered MS.

I had Scarlett Fever when I was 5. I remember my Mom telling me about it. Is it called something else today or is it not around anymore?

In 94-95 my 2-3 year old son had Scarlett fever. Is it Strep related? Didn't know it was that until they told me. He went through it fine, seemed mild.

I found this article on Scarlet Fever: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scarlet-fever/DS00917.

It sounds almost like Mono. I had Scarlet Fever when I was around 5 years old. I also had many bouts of Strep over the years. Mono at 19, Chicken Pox at 25. Then about six months before I was dx with MS (2005) I had back to back severe Bronchitis. I was tired and run down as both my parents passed away within 2 months of each other (January and March 2005). I think my immune system was just kaput.

I have had the flu vaccine every year for probably about 15 -20 years with no problems other than a slightly sore arm. I had to get a tetanus vaccine 3 years ago after cutting my hand and going to the ER. I also did not have any problems with it. I asked my neuro about the shingles vaccine and he said it "should" be fine since I am not on an immune suppressant. My pcp had recommended I get it. I think the CDC is not recommending it for everyone over 55. I am not sure if my insurance will cover it until I am 60. I have not pursued it.

If that is the case perhaps you can pay out of pocket and get it sooner?

I really don't want to get shingles!