At least two. One had it done three days later, another did it within the week. Not sure about the third person, but the other two I asked and they both said they had.
I’m glad you got yours! Definitely worth it to avoid that pain. Since it’s nerve pain, most pain meds don’t help. And the one that did lowered it from a 9 to a 7.
I’m not a medical professional, just did a quick search to verify: the first shot wasn’t available for children until 1995, so older generations couldn’t get it during childhood. That shot was only for children, a version for adults over the age of 60 came later in 2006, but was limited in effectiveness. In 2017 a new vaccine was introduced with significantly higher effectiveness for people over 50.
antivaxxers should get adult chickenpox, they will see how bad it can get. adult chickenpox is much more severe adults. shingles is minor compared to how bad chickenpox can get for adults. shingrx isnt available to <50yo, unless your immunocompromised.
it isnt reccommeneded for under 50 due to lack of viral studies on that population and doctors and pharmacy are very resistant to approve an unapproved vaccine for under 50. also im not talking about people >50 at all which is covered by insurance.
Not exactly. Zoster virus as a child can lead to pox, flu symptoms, then recede into the immune system for life. If then immune compromised, the virus flares back up in nerve endings and skin, causing pain, inflammation, and can affect the brain.
Getting zoster for the first time as an adult is severe, but rare.
I got shingles last year. The first week I was back at work three people looked at me and said “I should get that vaccine”
I hope every antivaxxer gets shingles, and I hope their doctors remind them it was preventable.
Did they go do it?
Got mine. Even though depression, anxiety, and ADHD make my life hell, I did not want to be in physical pain.
At least two. One had it done three days later, another did it within the week. Not sure about the third person, but the other two I asked and they both said they had.
I’m glad you got yours! Definitely worth it to avoid that pain. Since it’s nerve pain, most pain meds don’t help. And the one that did lowered it from a 9 to a 7.
Is this a refresher shot or did they not do it early in childhood?
I’m not a medical professional, just did a quick search to verify: the first shot wasn’t available for children until 1995, so older generations couldn’t get it during childhood. That shot was only for children, a version for adults over the age of 60 came later in 2006, but was limited in effectiveness. In 2017 a new vaccine was introduced with significantly higher effectiveness for people over 50.
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Thanks for clarifying
https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/link-between-shingles-vaccine-and-slowed-dementia-is-promising-says-expert/
antivaxxers should get adult chickenpox, they will see how bad it can get. adult chickenpox is much more severe adults. shingles is minor compared to how bad chickenpox can get for adults. shingrx isnt available to <50yo, unless your immunocompromised.
Anyone can get Shingrex vaccine. About $300.
In Ontario, it’s free ages 65-75.
it isnt reccommeneded for under 50 due to lack of viral studies on that population and doctors and pharmacy are very resistant to approve an unapproved vaccine for under 50. also im not talking about people >50 at all which is covered by insurance.
Shingles is adult chickenpox.
not the same, adult chickenpox is getting varicella at adult age. shingles is the reactivated form which form dermatomonal blisters and rash.
Not exactly. Zoster virus as a child can lead to pox, flu symptoms, then recede into the immune system for life. If then immune compromised, the virus flares back up in nerve endings and skin, causing pain, inflammation, and can affect the brain.
Getting zoster for the first time as an adult is severe, but rare.