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Does Shingles Vaccination Cause Transmission Of The Vaccine Virus?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2014
Question: I had to recently change my M.D. and the office had recommended that I get the Shingles vaccination since I am 67, a retired R.N.. However, I have been given conflicting information from the two M.D. offices. (former and current) re: the possibility of shedding the virus to elderly and young two weeks after receiving the vaccine. The pharmacist wouldn't even answer my question and referred me to the CDC. Though I am also a public health nurse I want the best practice guidelines since I take care of my mother99 and 96 in their respective LTC facilities.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please get vaccinated

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I recommend my patients who are above 65 years of age to get Shingles vaccine as well.
Even though Shingles is a self limiting infection and usually does not cause much harm it is however seen to be much more problematic in adults even more so in elderly individuals. It is a safe vaccine.
It is true that transmission of the vaccine virus occurs but this is extremely rare and this fact should not prevent you from getting vaccinated.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

I wish you good health

Regards


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Does Shingles Vaccination Cause Transmission Of The Vaccine Virus?

Brief Answer: Please get vaccinated Detailed Answer: Hello I recommend my patients who are above 65 years of age to get Shingles vaccine as well. Even though Shingles is a self limiting infection and usually does not cause much harm it is however seen to be much more problematic in adults even more so in elderly individuals. It is a safe vaccine. It is true that transmission of the vaccine virus occurs but this is extremely rare and this fact should not prevent you from getting vaccinated. I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me I wish you good health Regards