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Do you just get it once (well, two doses) in your life or do you have to repeat it at some point?
At this point, since it is a new vaccine, the answer is unknown. However, indications are that the immune response will be long-lasting. The people who participated in the trials will be followed to see whether the incidence of shingles in those who were vaccinated goes up. If it does, then a booster may be needed. since it will be given to older age groups, most will probably not need a booster.
That's interesting information. I know they say L-Lysine for a cold sore that is caused by a virus.
I had the old shingles shot and I will definitely get the new shingles shot. I already do a lot of the things mentioned in the above article but if there's a shot for it that's supposed to be very effective, I'll take it. At our ages we have enough to worry about so if I can actually prevent something, I will do so.
That's interesting information. I know they say L-Lysine for a cold sore that is caused by a virus.
I had the old shingles shot and I will definitely get the new shingles shot. I already do a lot of the things mentioned in the above article but if there's a shot for it that's supposed to be very effective, I'll take it. At our ages we have enough to worry about so if I can actually prevent something, I will do so.
Yes L Lysine is very effective and I do not get vaccines and we do make our choices. I feel good about mine and many feel good about their's.... Mom/Dad never had shingles and never had vaccines...
Geez, there's 2 shingles shots now? I guess I'll look into it & get it.
I remember taking Lysine in the 80s as a preventive but I don't recall it being successful for my cold sores, a prescription for zorvirax works wonders though, nips it in the very beginning. One can buy it over the counter in most countries outside the US.
Geez, there's 2 shingles shots now? I guess I'll look into it & get it.
I remember taking Lysine in the 80s as a preventive but I don't recall it being successful for my cold sores, a prescription for zorvirax works wonders though, nips it in the very beginning. One can buy it over the counter in most countries outside the US.
Lysine is known for herpes virus prevention/cure. It's available in the U.S. everywhere supplements are sold. I take it off and on for prevention.
Evidence of lysine's effectiveness for cold sores is patchy.
There is no evidence at all that it helps shingles.
The best treatment for shingles is to start a specific anti-viral medication at the first sign of an outbreak, which is an itchy, tingly sensation, followed by the appearance of the characteristic blister on a reddish base, which looks like a chickenpox blister: a dewdrop on a petal.
Anyone who even suspects he has shingles should consult a doctor. Don't fool around with lysine or vitamins. You may not get better and you could very well lose the window in which the prescription meds are most effective.
Your link is from 2016 and pertains to a different, older vaccine. If you want to continue to recommend against people getting the vaccine, at least try to stay up with current events.
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Originally Posted by jaminhealth
Mom/Dad never had shingles and never had vaccines...
Well that settles it then! Never mind the fact that a million people each year just in the U.S. get shingles, since jaminhealth and her parents didn't get shingles, there's absolutely no reason for anyone to get vaccinated!
For those of you for some unknown and illogical reason don't think that jaminhealth's sample of 3 people is statistically significant, you may be interested in reading the below article entitled "No Excuses, People: Get the New Shingles Vaccine"
I had shingles when I was around 23. It was near my eye and left me with scar tissue from the resulting corneal ulcer. Could have been much worse.
That being said, should I consider the shingles vaccine at my current age of 55? I think it is recommended for older people but wonder if I am susceptible to getting it again if I had it once.
I am 56 and had the first of the two shots (Shingrix) last month. I have met several people that have had the shingles in their 50's and 60's. No thank you. Not when it is preventable.
Evidence of lysine's effectiveness for cold sores is patchy.
There is no evidence at all that it helps shingles.
The best treatment for shingles is to start a specific anti-viral medication at the first sign of an outbreak, which is an itchy, tingly sensation, followed by the appearance of the characteristic blister on a reddish base, which looks like a chickenpox blister: a dewdrop on a petal.
Anyone who even suspects he has shingles should consult a doctor. Don't fool around with lysine or vitamins. You may not get better and you could very well lose the window in which the prescription meds are most effective.
I find it fascinating that there is zero curiosity about what would CAUSE shingles in the first place.
Lots of people get chicken pox - they don't all go on to get shingles.
There is a theory that chicken pox is not even a factor in getting shingles (don't know details, someone just mentioned this theory to me, so it's "out there").
I think the origin of any dis-ease is key.
Is it a vitamin deficiency?
A result of stress that the body expresses in that particular way?
A combination of factors? If so, what are they?
No curiosity at all - just "you might get shingles, so have this vaccine."
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