Shingles Vaccine Side Effects
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With any medication that you might take, you can have side effects. The shingles vaccine is no exception to this and people have had side effects to the shingles vaccine. But, what can you expect if you are thinking about getting the shingles vaccine?
The leading medication for the treatment of shingles is a medicine called Zostavax. This medicine has shown promise in the treatment of shingles disease. Most of the common side effects that have been experienced are runny noses, respiratory infections and redness or soreness at the injection site. While these are not the inclusive side effects, these are some of the more common ones.
The shingles vaccine has been studied, as according to FDA guidelines, for several years before being release for use. While most people reported no or minor side effects, some more serious side effects were also reported. This is no negative look at the medications that were used because each individual person is different in what they might react to. Also, each person could have other medical conditions or medications that they were taking that could have caused the reactions.
In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people who received the vaccine are documented and are then compared to side effects that occur in another group of people who received a placebo injection (with no active ingredients). This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group who received a placebo.
Some other side effects that were experienced were fevers, flu like symptoms, rashes, diarrhea and headaches. Some of the more serious symptoms that you might experience should really be reported to your doctor should you have the shingles vaccine and have the side effects.
Side effects such as a rash that looks like chicken pox, heart problems such as palpitations, chest pain or a heart attack, asthma or difficulty breathing or stiffness in the neck, shoulders or hips. Any signs of an allergic reaction should also be reported to your doctor as well. Those signs or symptoms would include shortness of breath, unexplained rashes or hives, swelling, or difficulty swallowing.
In all, the shingles vaccine is a good alternative to living with the shingles disease. It will help prevent future outbreaks and the pain and itching that is associated with them. If you are considering getting the shingles vaccine, you should check with your doctor for more information and advice regarding this popular treatment.
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[...] an earlier article I had written about some of the shingles vaccine side effects and how some of them are more serious than others. However, I have received a lot of email asking [...]
My MD does not believe in the vaccine. So, although I am in the age that it is recommended to be given, should there be any side effects, I’m not sure to whom I would go.
Any ideas?
should valtrex be given when you have side effects including 6inch rash (warm to touch), diarrhea, headache, stiff neck and weakness but no fever?
You can always seek a second opinion, however I would suggest you discuss this further with your doctor and ask why he doesn’t believe in it. Maybe there is a reason with your medical history that could be causing some concern.
In the case of any types of side effects, whether directly related to the medicine or vaccine, you should always contact your doctor for evaluation.
My husband has developed numbness in his right cheek running down to his right upper lip. Our physician tells us to is probably a reaction to his Shingle’s shot. He has been cleared by a dentist for infection and has no other numbness or weakness. Any ideas?
I had both the shingles vaccine and the hepatitis A vacine on Monday 1199. On Tuesday my upper legs and upper arms are so sore I can barely move them. I’m not weak but just really sore. Is this due to the vaccines?
It could be, however it might be a more serious side effect. It would be best to check with your Doctor that administered the shot.
No, I’m sorry I don’t. If you have already seen your doctor about this, that is what I would have recommended to you.