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Does anyone know if there is a certain limitation on getting shingles? I'm now on my 3rd time (at 48) which I find more than enough. In addition, 5 years ago I had them in my inner ear and they continually attack the nerve ending along my carotid artery. Those are a few times a year and I can't eat/drink. I always thought this was a once and your done type of thing?????
My daughter just suggested but I thought vaccines were a preventative and couldn't help after you alredy had.
The vaccine for shingles is unique in that it is given to people who are already infected with the virus. It boosts the immune system and helps keep the virus controlled.
It is approved for people over age 50, and the problem is that insurance companies commonly will not cover it in younger people.
Ask your doctor for it. The reason it is not approved under age 50 is that studies have not been done in that age group. That does not mean it would not work or that risks are greater if you are under 50. It just means there is no data.
I got the vaccine before age 50 and I don't remember having to pay for it at all - probably because my records indicated I had the Shingles virus before the vaccine.
It's preferable to wait six months after an outbreak before getting the vaccine.
The below is excerpted from an online site about shingles (aka zoster). The link is under the excerpt:
How soon after a case of shingles can a person receive zoster vaccine?
The general guideline for any vaccine is to wait until the acute stage of the illness is over and symptoms abate. However, a recent case of shingles is expected to boost the person's immunity to varicella. Zoster vaccine is also intended to boost immunity to varicella. Administering zoster vaccine to a person whose immunity was recently boosted by a case of shingles might reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. ACIP does not have a specific recommendation on this issue. But it may be prudent to defer zoster vaccination for 6 to 12 months after the shingles has resolved so that the vaccine can produce a more effective boost to immunity.
thanks everyone....I've learned a lot here. I did call about getting the vaccine and was told I didn't "fall in the recommended age group" to have insurance cover it. But, I made an appointment to see if I can get an exception. Otherwise, if it would just work, I'll pay out of pocket.
thanks everyone....I've learned a lot here. I did call about getting the vaccine and was told I didn't "fall in the recommended age group" to have insurance cover it. But, I made an appointment to see if I can get an exception. Otherwise, if it would just work, I'll pay out of pocket.
With your history of infection, your insurance company may be able to make an exception. The key is making sure your medical professionals call to get a pre-auth.
Shingles is a virus like a cold sore is. Some people get cold sores nearly monthly.
If you qualify medically, you need that vaccine!
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