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Is Shingles Vaccination Necessary For A Patient With Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2015
Question: Should I takethe vacine for shingles? I am 83 and have pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension
also I am in remission from mutlple myaloma since 2009. I was on thalidamide 50mg per day.from early 2009
to october 2014. thank you for your opinion !
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you should definitely take this vaccines.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely take shingles vaccines.
You should also take Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines also.
All these vaccines are indicated in Pulmonary fibrosis to prevent lung infection and hospitalization.
So get done this vaccine..
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is Shingles Vaccination Necessary For A Patient With Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Brief Answer: Yes, you should definitely take this vaccines. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely take shingles vaccines. You should also take Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines also. All these vaccines are indicated in Pulmonary fibrosis to prevent lung infection and hospitalization. So get done this vaccine.. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.