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I will not get the shingles vaccine just as I have never had RebelOne Apr 2014 #1
You've also benefitted from all the others who've gotten the flu shot, etc... HuckleB Apr 2014 #26
I hate to tell you... chillfactor Apr 2014 #36
was name calling necessary? 2pooped2pop Apr 2014 #162
No matter how you berate me, I will still remain shot free. n/t RebelOne May 2014 #197
99% of Americans have had chickenpox. fleabiscuit Apr 2014 #43
Agree and .... Mondavi Apr 2014 #60
Not to long ago I read something SheilaT Apr 2014 #88
I got a really bad case of shingles when I was 18 or 19. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #98
I have no way of judging how bad my son's case was. SheilaT Apr 2014 #104
I got it 16 weeks post-partum with my first baby. Laffy Kat Apr 2014 #134
That's true .... Mondavi Apr 2014 #108
Yes, I'm quite certain shingles used to be quite rare. SheilaT Apr 2014 #111
It was rarer when life expectancy was 15 years less than it is today Zambero Apr 2014 #136
It was rarer when older adults came into contact with young children Mondavi May 2014 #181
Yes Mondavi May 2014 #180
Shingles has always been more common for people after age 50. HuckleB Apr 2014 #102
Shingles used to be considered stress related .... Mondavi Apr 2014 #110
I'm not sure why you think it used to be rare. HuckleB Apr 2014 #114
Because it was almost unheard of... Mondavi Apr 2014 #116
So, you're saying because you didn't hear of it, then it was rare? HuckleB Apr 2014 #117
Family histories would be a better guide than "friends." Mondavi Apr 2014 #157
Your own claims are contradictory. HuckleB May 2014 #182
Do you bother reading anything? Mondavi May 2014 #189
I know what's what. HuckleB May 2014 #194
CDC is "anti-science"? 1 in 3 will get shingles Mondavi May 2014 #195
I knew Dorian Gray Apr 2014 #140
CDC reports 1 in 3 people will get shingles.... Mondavi Apr 2014 #156
Thank you for that information Dorian Gray Apr 2014 #159
Thank you also for that post. SheilaT Apr 2014 #174
Sadly true Mondavi May 2014 #179
Population densities MattBaggins Apr 2014 #132
Ho wabout this for a "level of nonsense" ?? truedelphi May 2014 #192
Who cares what you claim to have been trained "in?" HuckleB May 2014 #193
Please refrain form offering medical advice MattBaggins Apr 2014 #131
I've never had the flu, either, and I don't get the flu vaccines. Mariana Apr 2014 #96
So why scared of flu shot? nt Logical Apr 2014 #166
Not scared of it, really. Mariana Apr 2014 #173
Immune systems pipi_k Apr 2014 #100
Our immune systems age with the rest of us Zambero Apr 2014 #135
Your choice Dorian Gray Apr 2014 #139
good luck to you auntsue Apr 2014 #152
I am not 75, but my immune system seems good Surprising, because I used to smoke. merrily Apr 2014 #154
LOL, brilliant logic there! nt Logical Apr 2014 #165
My doctor told me to get the Shingles shot- LiberalElite Apr 2014 #2
I got my shingles vaccination at my last VA visit madokie Apr 2014 #3
Thanks for the info. Baitball Blogger Apr 2014 #4
Sorry to hear this Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #5
They say 50 LynneSin Apr 2014 #12
Thanks Lynne. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #18
You might have to get your doctor to give you the vaccine LynneSin Apr 2014 #27
Already made a note to ask next month when I go back Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #33
yup MiL got it a week ago littlewolf Apr 2014 #113
I am so glad you are a survivor, Ruby the Liberal! Sissyk Apr 2014 #47
Thank you! Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #128
"My immune system is a great unknown thanks to all the pharma" < I am in a similar jtuck004 Apr 2014 #69
Zostavax not for people who have had cancer... StarryNite Apr 2014 #71
It's smart that we ask our doctors first LynneSin Apr 2014 #79
Absolutely... StarryNite Apr 2014 #86
Exactly. I check with the Doc on everything Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #129
You're very welcome! StarryNite Apr 2014 #150
I had a massive outbreak last fall Mojorabbit Apr 2014 #23
There ARE things for that nerve pain. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #66
They gave me lyrica Mojorabbit Apr 2014 #105
I would start hitting the internet, if it were me. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #143
Elavil for neuropathy? That's like aspirin for cancer REP Apr 2014 #158
Sorry, LynneSin. Doctor told it would hit the nerves because of an injury that go into the chest by freshwest Apr 2014 #75
NOW. yewberry Apr 2014 #17
41? Yikes! Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #20
I just turned 43 davidpdx May 2014 #183
My brother was attacked last year, he had just turned 50. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #62
I think the shingles vaccine came SheilaT Apr 2014 #90
repeat vaccines shanti Apr 2014 #171
So good to see you! Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #130
Would not wish an outbreak on my worse enemy...honestly. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #142
My daughter knows someone who got shingles in the eye and was permanently blinded. nt Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #146
Thank you for seriously freaking me out! zappaman Apr 2014 #155
I'm sorry Zappamann! Do you have Shingles on your face now? Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #163
I have not had shingles but did have chicken pox as a kid. zappaman Apr 2014 #164
And a good PSA it is, LynneSin! Sissyk Apr 2014 #6
for how long are the shots effective? Skittles Apr 2014 #7
I'm not positive, Skittles; Sissyk Apr 2014 #8
I've also read 6 years LynneSin Apr 2014 #10
Six years is merely an estimate at this point Zambero Apr 2014 #137
The Rite Aid pharmacist said they last forever. spooky3 Apr 2014 #124
yes I read that about the Chicken Pox LynneSin Apr 2014 #9
It is rare for the reasons you mentioned. Sissyk Apr 2014 #13
I had chicken pox as a kid and shingles at 60. Frustratedlady Apr 2014 #15
I know what you mean. Sissyk Apr 2014 #16
I got the vaccination at work late last year. scarletwoman Apr 2014 #11
Well, there was that time when you Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #22
Oh no! I have Halfzheimers! scarletwoman Apr 2014 #35
Consider that one stolen Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #39
No problem, I stole it from someone else. scarletwoman Apr 2014 #44
I got mine this year! sheshe2 Apr 2014 #14
I'm sorry to hear that you are suffering from shingles. iemitsu Apr 2014 #19
I thought it was changed to 50 LynneSin Apr 2014 #21
Thanks for the advice. iemitsu Apr 2014 #29
except I don't think there is a shingles season LynneSin Apr 2014 #38
Again, I'm sure you're right. iemitsu Apr 2014 #48
+1,000,000 ... 000 HuckleB Apr 2014 #24
I don't know if I've had chickenpox. Control-Z Apr 2014 #25
Honestly best bet is to ask your doctor LynneSin Apr 2014 #28
I didn't have them as a child Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #118
I'm so sorry to hear this. Control-Z Apr 2014 #122
Thank you Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #123
an ex bf shanti Apr 2014 #172
I had my shingles shot as soon as they were available.... chillfactor Apr 2014 #30
I got Shingles in January of this year FLyellowdog Apr 2014 #31
I hope you feel better Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #32
I'm on Valtrex LynneSin Apr 2014 #37
Me too! Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #40
well if that doesn't help I also have hydrocondone LynneSin Apr 2014 #42
I hope you don't need it. Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #46
Why didn't you want to take the hydrocodone? Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #148
Actually it is Vicodin and I have an unusual fear of taking powerful pain kills LynneSin Apr 2014 #149
I thought mine was allergic reaction to detergent I used...but, luckily KoKo Apr 2014 #53
I'm intrigued that you think the name "shingles" is disgusting. Tanuki Apr 2014 #58
Cingulum or Cingulumitis has a more technical diagnostic ring to it KoKo Apr 2014 #64
Amazing and thank you. 7wo7rees Apr 2014 #76
Thank you ... slipslidingaway Apr 2014 #34
I had shingles on my face! 3Stones Apr 2014 #41
So did my ex. Doctor told him he was lucky it didn't go in his eye. spooky3 Apr 2014 #126
You don't want to mess with Shingles...Most Painful thing I've ever experienced... KoKo Apr 2014 #45
I got mine last year. I had to pay for it up front because SOME Ilsa Apr 2014 #49
Fortunately, my insurance paid for the vaccine 2-yrs ago as part of Well Woman Exam. I had chicken txwhitedove Apr 2014 #50
Contracted chickenpox in 1970 Aldo Leopold Apr 2014 #51
What if I get autism? Do I have to start playing the piano? Those things are expensive! brewens Apr 2014 #52
I'm so sorry LynneSin. I have some bad news. I got a horrible case of Shingles in January Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #54
I really appreciate your DU Public Service Announcement and I am so sorry you have shingles Samantha Apr 2014 #55
That is correct - the shot isn't a total prevention however... LynneSin Apr 2014 #93
My mother got the shingles vaccination a few years ago...... lastlib Apr 2014 #56
Shingles Not a Fan Apr 2014 #57
I just have to know . . . Does the shot hurt? Did you have a reaction to the shot? The kid in me is Liberal In Red State Apr 2014 #59
It varies from person to person Retrograde Apr 2014 #68
No, the shot did not hurt. No Vested Interest Apr 2014 #73
I was too young for vaccination LynneSin Apr 2014 #81
Thank you for replying to my post . . . I know I need to do this . . . I know I'm being childish . . Liberal In Red State May 2014 #187
Second that. I have an outbreak that started last week. My first and hopefully my last. pinto Apr 2014 #61
Good advice but I would like to interject just one thing if I may. William769 Apr 2014 #63
Got the shot. Got shingles anyway! ANOIS Apr 2014 #65
That is the one thing about the shot - it is not 100% LynneSin Apr 2014 #82
No vaccine works for 100% of the people who get it. Mariana Apr 2014 #97
I got the shot too a couple years ago. Still got a bad case of Shingles in January. Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #145
I agree with the recommendation oldandhappy Apr 2014 #67
I wonder if you were actually reacting to the MSG in it? Lars39 Apr 2014 #72
did not think of that oldandhappy Apr 2014 #77
It generally only affects one side, but can follow the nerves around toward other side,iirc. Lars39 Apr 2014 #83
My mother got it in her early 80s... cyberswede Apr 2014 #70
I had it about your age, I had a pretty mild case cally Apr 2014 #74
Senior citizen here. My doc recommeded the vaccine and I was surprised No Vested Interest Apr 2014 #78
I had my shot. murielm99 Apr 2014 #80
Another vote for the vaccine! catchnrelease Apr 2014 #84
She gave me vicodin LynneSin Apr 2014 #95
Re vicodin catchnrelease Apr 2014 #106
My son was 31 Mz Pip Apr 2014 #85
No injections unless absolutely necessary. Skip Intro Apr 2014 #87
Thanks, Lynnsyn Jane Austin Apr 2014 #89
If it is of any help Horse with no Name Apr 2014 #91
Didn't know there was such a thing. Skidmore Apr 2014 #92
Got it last year. Thanks nt kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #94
I had chicken pox as a kid and shingles a few years back, at age 50. LWolf Apr 2014 #99
Thanks, but no thanks HockeyMom Apr 2014 #101
"I don't believe in it." HuckleB Apr 2014 #119
"I don't believe in it." NuclearDem Apr 2014 #167
Yes, it is HockeyMom Apr 2014 #169
Already done. jwirr Apr 2014 #103
Asked my GP doc about this yesterday. She said... Triana Apr 2014 #107
My doctor wasn't really gung-ho on whistler162 Apr 2014 #133
When I read azmom Apr 2014 #109
Here is an excuse - they are damn expensive (CLose to four hundred bucks) truedelphi Apr 2014 #112
For some reason, I don't think that it would matter to you if it was cheaper. HuckleB Apr 2014 #115
The Shingles Vaccine is a total BS scenario. truedelphi May 2014 #196
A few things LynneSin Apr 2014 #120
I had three friends who got shingles. Two of them went to the health food store, truedelphi Apr 2014 #121
This post makes me angry Dorian Gray Apr 2014 #141
I have to agree with you LynneSin Apr 2014 #175
Before you get mad, examine some facts. truedelphi Apr 2014 #177
My MIL used L-Lysine BuddhaGirl Apr 2014 #147
I don't doubt it. truedelphi Apr 2014 #176
OFFS. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #168
That is expensive, but not sure why the rate of success is important Marrah_G May 2014 #186
Availability may be limited because it has to be refrigerated. spooky3 Apr 2014 #125
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2014 #127
i was waiting until i turned 60 barbtries Apr 2014 #138
I had it 3 years ago at age 52 mcar Apr 2014 #144
THANKS! elleng Apr 2014 #151
I am so sorry for your trouble. I never had chicken pox, thank goodness. So no need. merrily Apr 2014 #153
You can still get shingles LynneSin Apr 2014 #160
I can still get chicken pox, but I don't think you can get shingles if you never had the pox. merrily Apr 2014 #161
got one last year shanti Apr 2014 #170
Covered in full by my HMO. WillowTree Apr 2014 #178
Yikes! Will do, thanks, LynneSin. nt Zorra May 2014 #184
I don't know if I ever had chicken pox IcyPeas May 2014 #185
Imagine a terminal line of fire ants up your crotch miyazaki May 2014 #188
I work a volunteer job where most of the people are older than me LynneSin May 2014 #191
I had shingles when I was 46 y/o rainbow4321 May 2014 #190
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