kimuAn occasional reminder that if you’re 50 or older and haven’t gotten two doses of the shingles vaccine, this is an effective vaccine that helps to prevent an extremely painful and potentially debilitating disease. While the vaccine gets a bad rap for being rough to deal with (not my experience, personally), literally every person I know who has had shingles has talked about getting shingles being really horrible. https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5745209/shingles-symptoms-vaccine-treatment
Lizzie@kimu I have Shingles. I was told for years that I couldn't take the vaccine BECAUSE I already had the problem resident in my body. My PA said nope GO GET IT. I did. I stopped taking the daily med that mostly controlled outbreaks....that was back on October. Fingers crossed, NO OUTBREAKES so far. I am scheduled for my booster next week.
I believe in science and vaccinations and also in talking with people who know the latest recommendations and the science. It can change FAST. Always ask!!!