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Shingles Vaccine Safety Information

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There is some concern since the shingle vaccine came out in 2005 that the shingles vaccine is still not safe.  While there are some reactions to any medication by some people, overall this vaccine seems to be really safe.  Some of the concerns seem to be centered around people that have weakened immune systems already.

The shingles vaccine is made from a live shingles virus.  It is processed in a laboratory in order to weaken and alter the virus at molecular levels.  Since the virus is a live virus, your body will sense a virus attack and build immunity to it.  Some people have had reactions to this process, not much unlike when people take the flu vaccine as well.

In one of the largest published studies on the shingles vaccine, there were closely related numbers of 1.4% of people that received the vaccine that had a reaction, and 1.4% of people that received a placebo reported a reaction as well.  These are very low numbers by any study.

The usual reactions that most people reported were a headache, or pain, tenderness and swelling at the site of the injections.

Overall the shingles vaccine is safe for most people to take.  There are some risks associated with taking the shingles vaccine if you have a weakened immune system, so it is best to ask your doctor about your specific medical history.  The shingles vaccine has proven to be an effective means of preventing shingles and appears to really be working well.

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2 Responses to “Shingles Vaccine Safety Information”

  1. carole mescolotto on January 12th, 2010 3:11 pm

    I would like to know if the vaccine is safe for people with chronic neutropenia who have had chiken pox.

  2. admin on February 28th, 2010 4:05 pm

    This would be a good question for your doctor as he/she knows what medications you are currently taking and what other side effects the vaccine might have with that condition.

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