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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
These strategies as you get through your shingles outbreak. Different things can help depending on how severe your symptoms are and how you feel from day to day.There are two shingles vaccines. Shingrix is the recommended vaccine. Zostavax is no longer avilable in the U.S.Who should get it: The CDC recommends that you get this vaccine if you’re a healthy adult age 50 or older, whether or not you remember having had chickenpox, because most people have been exposed to the virus. If you have had the Zostavax vaccine, you can also get Shingrix. How many shots do you need? You would need two shots for Shingrix: One at first, with a follow-up in 2 to 6 months.What it does: Shingrix reduces your chance of getting shingles by more than 90%. Even if you still get shingles, the vaccine may help it be less painful.I never had chickenpox. Do I still need the shingles vaccine? Yes, you do. Shingrix is recommended for everyone age 50 or older, whether or not you remember having had chickenpox.If I’ve had shingles, can I still get the vaccine? Yes. It may help prevent another bout of shingles later on. If you have shingles right now, you should wait until the rash is gone before you get vaccinated.What are the side effects? The most common side effects with Shingrix include pain and swelling where the needle went in you skin, muscle pain, tiredness, headache, chills, fever, and stomach troubles. With any vaccine, there is a chance of a severe allergic reaction. Don’t get the Shingrix vaccine if:You’re allergic to any of the ingredients.You’re pregnant or nursing.You have tested negative for immunity to the chickenpox virus. Ask your doctor about the chickenpox vaccine instead.You have shingles now.
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