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Is Shingles Vaccination Advisable For A Person With Immune Deficiency?
This question is for an Infection Control Physician.... My sister has Shingles.... I have an immune deficiency. I do not build up enough antibodies to fight off PNA, bronchitis, or sinusitis. I get IGG infusion therapy Q monthly. My question is .... Should I get the Shingles vaccination, because it is a live virus? I asked my Allergist and he wasn t sure .... He recommended I contact an infectious Disease Physician
Mon, 8 Jul 2019
Hello,
The shingles vaccine is recommended for adults aged older than 50 years.
The vaccine may not be suitable for patients with immunodeficiency, so in my opinion you should not get the vaccine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The shingles vaccine is recommended for adults aged older than 50 years.
The vaccine may not be suitable for patients with immunodeficiency, so in my opinion you should not get the vaccine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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