What are some of the side effects of the shingles vaccine?

Are there any side effects of the shingles vaccine?

Yes, the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) can cause side effects, but they are usually mild to moderate and go away on their own. Common side effects include: Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site Fatigue Muscle pain Headache Chills Fever Nausea Some people experience more noticeable side effects that can last a few days, making them feel unwell enough to limit daily activities. However, serious reactions are rare. If you experience severe allergic reactions (such as difficulty breathing, hives, or swelling of the face and throat), seek medical attention immediately. Would you like more details on how to manage side effects? Contact : +44 0118 996 4203

Can you sleep straight after the HPV vaccine?

Sleeping is fine after the vaccine. Some side effects are: -Sore or numb arm -Fainting -dizzyness -Nausea

What are some potential side effects of the flu vaccine?

The simple truth is that any vaccine can cause side effects, but they are usually minor. The most common side effects from the flu vaccine are soreness, redness, pain and swelling of the injection site, fever and malaise.

What are the side effects of Oral Polio Vaccine?

Vaccination can produce reactions ranging from a transient and minor skin irritation and allergic reaction to some components of the oral vaccine to paralysis

What if a parent has shingles and child has not been vaccinated for chicken pox?

Go get the vaccine for the child. The shingles is because you had chicken pox at some point, but I don’t think that there would be a direct transmission.

Can you take shingles vaccine after getting steroid injection?

I checked with my pharmacist and the answer is NO. I need to stop taking valtrex for 30 days and then get the shot. Valtrex kills the virus and since the vaccine has some live virus in it, the valtrex could compromise the point of getting the vaccine. That said, an incident or 2 of herpes is tolerable to the possibility of getting shingles. Shingles has a higher pain and inconvenience factor than a herpes break out. That is my humble opinion.

Does the cervical cancer vaccine make you sick?

Yes, some people do experience certain side effects, including dizziness, and nausea, although it should subside within a day or two.

Should a 50 year old that has never had chickenpox get the vaccine?

A fifty year old who does not recall a history of chickenpox should be vaccinated for chickenpox or for shingles. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation. Some insurance companies will not pay for shingles vaccine until age 60; otherwise, that would normally be your first choice.

What do shingles look like and how do you tell if you have them?

It sounds like shingles. They are itchy but very painful, they effect the nerve endings.If you have had chicken pox or the vaccine it's possible that he now has shingles. Check if you have a fever, and try to go to the doctor. I know that this sounds weird but if you cant get to the doctor just grind up some aspirin and mix it with hand lotion and rub it all over the suspicious area, if you do have shingles then this will help a little bit. If you have already had chicken pox or gotten your vaccine then you could have shingles

Initial and Ongoing Shingles Treatment ?

Shingles is a painful condition that originates from a virus, varicella zoster. The varicella zoster virus produces the common childhood illness, chicken pox. Shingles is a result of the virus remaining dormant until it re-emerges as varicella herpes. Unlike chicken pox, shingles is a chronically recurring disease that can affect infected individuals for a long time. Shingles is also a more painful disease, resulting in painful rashes, weakened immune system, and nerve damage.Why Do Some People Develop Shingles?There is no scientific consensus on why some people eventually develop shingles and others do not. Typically, the immune system destroys the virus following a chicken pox episode. In some individuals, a portion of the virus remains in the spinal cord to return as shingles later in life. This disease is much more rare than chicken pox. Though it is hard to determine exactly who will end up with shingles, almost all cases occur in individuals over the age of 50. There is also some evidence that those with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop shingles.Shingles VaccineThe shingles vaccine is approved for use in individuals over 50 years of age. Like other vaccines, it works by releasing antibodies to help fight the disease. This vaccine helps reduce likelihood of contracting shingles by up to 50%. In addition, those who already have shingles may be treated with the vaccine. Although this will not cure the disease, administration of the shingles vaccine can help relieve nerve pain associated with this disease.Shingles TreatmentUnfortunately, shingles cannot be cured. However, there are some treatment options to help minimize the effects of this disease. Upon initial diagnosis, patients are typically prescribed an antiviral medication to help reduce the duration of the outbreak. Over the counter analgesics, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, can be used to relieve shingles pain. Some individuals experience pain beyond the initial discomfort. In addition to over the counter analgesics, patients with chronic shingles pain may use anti-depressants, stronger pain medications, such as opioids, and topical anesthetics to deal with rashes.

Can you catch shingles from a shingles vaccination?

Shingles are caused by the chicken pox virus. If you had chicken pox as a child, you have the potential to have shingles later in life. The virus stays latent deep in nervous system tissue and then activates and produces the pain and skin eruptions known as shingles. We are not sure what causes the virus to go active again after decades but there is likely some initiating trigger. The flu shot would not cause shingles, however, each individual's response to drugs and medications can be different. Ask your doctor if, in your case, the immune response to the flu shot could have caused your outbreak of shingles. It is doubtful, but potentially not impossible. If that were the initiating event, it would not be that you "caught" shingles from the vaccine, it would be that the immune response to the vaccine might have triggered the chicken pox virus to reactivate and create shingles.

If a blood test indicated you were exposed to chickenpox but you didn't know you had is it safe and should you get the vaccine if it is a live vaccine?

If you're referring to chickenpox vaccine, the answer is no: if your blood test indicates that you've been exposed to chickenpox, you don't need the vaccine. If you're referring to shingles vaccine, each person with advice from their health care professional must make these decisions for themselves. I have had shingles and can say I don't want to experience that again. The problem with the shingles vaccination is that it costs quite a bit and many insurance plans will not cover it. Talk to your insurance to find out in advance if it will be covered and if not, shop around for best prices, some places can charge $100 or more. From all indications, in a normal healthy adult, shingles vaccines are safe and you do not need to worry about catching shingles from the vaccine, even if it is made with a live virus. Vaccinations using live viruses do usually have specific ages, and some medical conditions, for which the type is not recommended. But if you do not fall into one of those groups, the viruses have been weakened (attenuated) to prevent them from being capable of causing infection in appropriate patients. Essentially, for the healthy adult, they are considered effective and safe, but costly.