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Suggest Treatment For Shingles Infection

I am a 62 year old female that had shingles when I was 54. I have been considering getting the shingles vaccine but a co worker told me I would be better off getting the measles vaccine considering the current outbreak. I did have measles as a child.
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.

Shingles generally lasts between two and six weeks. Most people get shingles only once, but it is possible to get it two or more times. Data show that the vaccine prevents about 51% of shingles. It is most effective in the 60 to 69 year-old age group; its efficacy in older patients becomes less as the age of the patient increases. But yes taking a vaccine will be beneficial. You may also take measles vaccine if threat of outbreak for prevention. Yes you may get both the vaccinations together as well.

Take care
Best of health
Dr Sheetal Verma
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Suggest Treatment For Shingles Infection

Hi Thanks for your query at HCM. I understand your concern and situation. Shingles generally lasts between two and six weeks. Most people get shingles only once, but it is possible to get it two or more times. Data show that the vaccine prevents about 51% of shingles. It is most effective in the 60 to 69 year-old age group; its efficacy in older patients becomes less as the age of the patient increases. But yes taking a vaccine will be beneficial. You may also take measles vaccine if threat of outbreak for prevention. Yes you may get both the vaccinations together as well. Take care Best of health Dr Sheetal Verma