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Greetings from the Texas Gulf Coast!
Recently the group responded to a Flu vaccination question.
What about the shingles vaccination I've had PMR since April and I am on 14 mg pred.
Thanks
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priscilla23271 rich38490
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I've decided not to have it. It seems we only get Zoztavax in the UK, and according to the nurse at our local surgery it is only 50% effective, doesn't necessarily stop you getting shingles, but makes it less painful if you do. She said if you are doubtful, don't have it....so I won't. Also she had never heard of a test for immunity to chicken pox. Eileen says one of the side effects of Zostaavax is PMR....we could be going round in circles here!
ptolemy priscilla23271
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priscilla23271 ptolemy
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Thanks Ptolemy...that's the conclusion I have come to.
EileenH priscilla23271
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I assume she's never worked with pregnant women who have been exposed to CP!