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Is it safe to get a shringrix shot if you have been diagnosed with ocular herpes? Recent outbreak has just cleared up. I am a 75 year old senior. Could Shringrix trigger occular herpes outbreak?

Shingrix is not available, my pharmacy and others I called have a backlog waitlist for those waiting for their second dose. There is no idea when supply will improve. Should I get Zotavax or wait?

If i had a shingles vaccine 4 years ago do i need a new vaccine

I developed shingles on October 2, took an antiviral followed by gabapentin and am symptom free since December 1st. When can I get the shingrix vaccine to prevent a recurrence?

If I had chicken pox as a child and Shingles as an adult?? Do I need the vaccine

My wife has had her first Shingrix vaccination but is having difficulty getting her second as there appears to be a shortage of the vaccine. How do we find the vaccine?

I have never had chicken pox, even tho, as a child, all my siblings had the disease. Should I be getting the vaccine now, at age 73? Should I be getting the Shingles vaccine?

I participated in a TASC Shingles vaccine study in 2004 and was notified that I received the higher dose.. Should I get the Shingrix vaccine for better protection. I am 76

Does Immunize BC keep records of Shingle vaccine shots?

I received a single Zostavax shot about 5 years ago. Should I now get a Shingrix shot(s) so that my coverage is closer to 90%.

I had shingles about 15 years ago and I’m scared of getting it again. I would like to get the vaccine but I’m 46. Is it possible to get the vaccine even though I’m under 50?

Can you get shingles if you'v had the chicken pox vaccine?

I am not sure if I am currently have shingles or not.can I take shinglemex vaccine without being tested for shingle infection.

I had shingles in Sept.2018 when can I get the shingles shot and also when can I get the flu shot safely.

Due to a very bad reaction to the 1st dose of Shingrix, I am hesitant to get the 2nd dose. Do I have some vaccine coverage in my system after just the one dose? I am still suffering from the affects of severe gouty arthritis in my dominant right wrist/hand. Started 2 wks after 1st dose-3 wks now.

I have Addison’s disease and just received my first shingrex vaccine 2 weeks ag ( which I had bad side affects from). How long do I need to wait to get the flu shot? Thank you!

how long should I wait to get a shingrix vaccine if I still have phn 4 months after contacting shingles? or Can I get the vaccine if I still have phn?

Who can I report reaction on Shingrix ?

I have had shingles twice (sides of trunk) I suffer from PHN periodically. Would getting the vaccine do me any good? I am 74 years old. Thank you.

We live in Coquitlam, BC and have a prescription for Shingrix but are having trouble filling the prescription due to shortages of the vaccine. When & where available in Coquitlam.

Where can I get the shingles vaccines in BC? How much do they cost?

How effective are the shingles vaccines?

How long one should wait for shingle vaccine after TDap vaccine?

can a 90 year old man with a low income get imunized for shingles at no cost?

Can you catch chickenpox from someone suffering from shingles? My daughter had only 1 of the 2 vaccinations for chicken pox previously and is scared. Should she avoid the person who has shingles?

Does blue crossor MSP cover the cost of shingrix for seniors over 70 and can it be given at a pharmacy ?

The shingles vaccine and physiotherapy are free in Ontario for seniors, but not in BC. What are the health coverage benefits of living in BC as a senior?

How long should one wait after having shingles to get the shingles vaccine?