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Can you take the shingles shot while having shingles
What else can I help you with?
How long to wait between flu vaccine and shingles vaccine?
interval- flu vaccine and the shingles vaccine
Will the shingles vaccine protect you from ever getting shingles?
Shingles vaccine protects you from the shingles for few years only.
Can you get the shingles vaccine after having shingles?
You could get the vaccine if you already had shingles; but it may not help you from recurrence of zoster, which by the way is less than 5%. If it does recur, the vaccine may help you.
Can chickenpox vaccine prevent shingles by cryosurgery?
Those who have had chickenpox vaccine have a lower risk of shingles, but you can talk with your health care provider about getting shingles vaccine. I have no idea what cryosurgery has to do with shingles.
Will a baby who was immunized with varicella vaccine ten days ago get chickenpox from someone with shingles?
That is not a likely scenario. The varicella vaccine will already be effective, and the baby can only get chickenpox from direct contact with wet shingles blisters or ulcers.
Does Anthem BC BS cover the Shingles vaccine?
Starting in 2013 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield now covers the shingles vaccine. The shingles vaccine prevents shingles, which is a painful skin lesions.
What are the steps in getting a vaccine for shingles prevention?
First of all, it is recommended that you are age 60 or above. the Shingles prevention vaccine is a one-time vaccination. Talk to your healthcare professional about the Shingles vaccine.
If you are vaccinated against chickenpox can you still get shingles?
No, there is no reason to get chickenpox vaccine if you've had shingles. You should talk with your health care provider about shingles vaccine.
What is the most effective weapon against shingles?
The most effective weapon against shingles is the shingles vaccine, which can significantly reduce the risk of developing the condition and lessen its severity if it does occur. Additionally, early antiviral treatment can help reduce the duration and severity of shingles symptoms.
When was the most recent shingles outbreak?
The last Shingles outbreak spread all over Europe it was about 15 yrs ago
What good can a vaccine be if one has had chickenpox?
Chickenpox vaccine isn't needed if you've had chickenpox in the past. Shingles vaccine is recommended for patient 60 and over to prevent shingles.
Should you get shingles vaccine when you have shingles?
Yes, shingles vaccine is recommended for patients 60 and over whether they remember having chickenpox or not (see related link). You still could get shingles even if you don't remember having chickenpox.
