Who should and shouldn’t get the shingles vaccine?
Shingles is most common in people over the age of 50. This is why adults over the age of 50 should get the shingles vaccine.
The
only shingles vaccine licenced by the US Food and Drug Administration is
Shingrix (FDA).
It's
a recombinant vaccine called Shingrix. This indicates that vaccine makers
developed it by modifying and purifying DNA that triggers an immune response to
combat the virus.
Shingrix
is recommended by the CDCTrusted Source for the prevention of shingles and its
consequences. Anyone who has already had another type of shingles vaccine
should get the Shingrix vaccine.
The
Shingrix vaccine is currently recommended by the CDC for healthy persons aged
50 and up. The vaccination is administered in two doses, two to six months
apart, by doctors.
According to the "Coherent Market
Insights" Global Industry Insights, Trends, Outlook, and Opportunity
Analysis of Shingles
Vaccine Market.
Shingrix
vaccine has a high rate of success in preventing patients from shingles.
Who
isn't a candidate for the shingles vaccine?
Before
having the shingles vaccine, there are a few things to think about:
Allergies
Some
people may experience an adverse reaction to components in the shingles
vaccine.
If
you've had a severe reaction to the Shingrix vaccination's first dose, or if
you've had a severe allergy to one of the vaccine's components, or if you have
shingles now, or if you're breastfeeding or pregnant, don't get the Shingrix
vaccine.
If
a person tests negative for the virus, the chickenpox vaccination should be
given instead.
Fever
You
can still obtain the Shingrix vaccine if you have a small viral disease (like a
common cold). Wait to obtain the Shingrix vaccine if your temperature is higher
than 101.3°F (38.5°C).
Immune
system dysfunction
People
with a weakened immune system should exercise caution. People with low immune
systems have gotten sick from the varicella zoster virus contained in the
vaccine in extremely rare circumstances.
If
you feel you have a weaker immune system, consult your doctor.
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