Shingles
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How long (years) does vaccine last ?
Hopefully longer than me.
I believe it's effective for at least 5 years maybe longer. Don't think it's been out that long to really say. Effectiveness was still pretty high even after 5 years.
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Just got the vaccine today. Along with the second booster. My MIL recently got shingles and man....that was a truly horrible experience for her.
I did see my ophthalmologist and he did a eye checkup and gave me some eye drops to use every day. Gads, I would hat to loose my sight. Thanks for the input and aadvice. Ed
I guess getting it in the eye isn't that uncommon.
www.healthline.com
Shingles in the Eye: Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment
Shingles in the eye may lead to serious complications and needs immediate care. Here are early signs and what to do.
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My mom got shingles and it wasn’t as bad as others having it.
You need to get the medicine within 48 hours to really get shingles taken care of quickly.
Had you gotten the vaccine for shingles?
I guess getting it in the eye isn't that uncommon.
Shingles in the Eye: Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment
Shingles in the eye may lead to serious complications and needs immediate care. Here are early signs and what to do.
There is a newer and much better Shingles vaccine. Zooster I believe. Two shots.
You have it the other way around. Zostavax was the old one and was a single shot. The new one is Shingrix and it's two shots. The old one was only about 51% effective and the new one is more like 91-97% effective depending on age so the old one is actually discontinued and if you got the old shot, you should get new shot.
That's a good question. As bad as that sounds, I don't believe I ever asked my doctor! I assumed it was a once and done thing. Probably not the case.
How Long Does the Shingrix Vaccine Last? Dosage & Side Effects
The effects of the Shingrix vaccine, which provides protection against shingles, last for at least four years in most people and may last even longer in some. Learn about two dosages, side effects, who should take them, and who should avoid them.
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Be aware that shingles can hit at any age, not just in the elderly. A cousin had it in his 20s, and yes, it was close to his eye. He fully recovered AFAIK.
At age 12 I had chickenpox. At age 57 last year I received the two Shingrix shots. Had no real problems from those except a sore arm for a day afterward.
At age 12 I had chickenpox. At age 57 last year I received the two Shingrix shots. Had no real problems from those except a sore arm for a day afterward.
Don't worry, they stopped selling the older single shot vaccine so the only one you can now get is the newer 2 shot Shingrix vaccine.
Don't think twice about this big A. Pain caused by damaged nerve cells is more intense than pain caused by injury to skin and organs. Some pain questionnaires ask to describe the pain by using a list. I always check all of them because in a severe PHN attack, one will run the gamut for describing their pain. Not only are PHN attacks painful beyond belief, they also bring a feeling of being very ill, which lasts for days after pain has subsided. PHN is like living with a time bomb that could go off at any moment. Get the vaccinations even if you have to pay for them out of your own pocket. PHN will ruin your life.I think this thread is convincing me to get vaccinated.
The severity of a shingles attack runs the entire spectrum from very mild to death.
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