Shingles Vaccine?

[Mike45]

I'm visiting the states and a pharmacy has a sign offering the shingles vaccine for $180. I'm 52 is it recommended?any side effects? Yes I did have chicken pocks when I was a kid.

[lopburi3]

I would get it myself - it is still not available at any price here in Thailand that I know of. Shingles can be a very painful experience - and pain management is not a strong point in Thai medicine. Although you are still relatively young I would get it as probably age recommendation will be 50 ( approved for people age 50 or older) when price comes down (60 currently recommended). Do Google and check counter indications

[Issangeorge]

I got shingles in Thailand when I was 51, fortunately the doctor knew right away what I had and it was a light invection and dissapeared in about 4 weeks. If I could get a vaccination for a reasonable price I would.

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[socrates28]

I have had shingles twice once 21 years ago and once a month ago

From this September it will be available free to all 70 year olds in UK

I am not sure if I can have the vaccine as I have had shingles twice but in September I will be asking about it - especially as the vaccine will be widely available and the NHS would have negotiated prices with suppliers

So in short have the injection

[Sheryl]

Yes, get it. CDC recommends it from age 60 but it is FDA approved for age 50 onward.

[Langsuan Man]

Trust us, after having shingles (Herpes zoster) the $180 will be the best money you ever spent, but check around for a better price if you can

[Mike45]

I called my insurance company and they told me I was covered without a deductible or copay. I guess it's a no brainer then. I'll get it tomorrow.