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Shingles Vaccine While Breastfeeding

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Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I HAVE HAD SHINGLES TWICE, SHOULD I GET THE SHINGLES VACCINE? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh MD

If I have had the shingles vaccine, can I still get shingles? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Johny Chacko MD

I may have shingles . My granddaughter has had the chickenpox vaccine . If I see her socially will she be at risk for shingles? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Johny Chacko ( Dermatologist)
Dr.  Pradeep Kumar MD

Are the shingles vaccine and varicella vaccine the same thing? I had a varicella vaccine for employment in a pediatric office at the age of 54 and am wondering if I should get a shingles... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pradeep Kumar ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Kakkar S. MD

I had shingles about 15 years ago and have had the vaccine since then. I now have some itching and a slight abrasion line near my left breast. It is in the same place I had shingles before, but i ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)

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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

chickenpox. We are considering the shingles vaccine, Shingrix. Should we get it soon? or wait? I think my odds of getting shingles increases as I age, and the vaccine has a limited useful life.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

I am allergic to penicillin. Is the shingles shot contraindicated? I know if contains neomycin. Also, after flu vaccine should you wait to have shingles vaccine. Last question: how long do I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Shinas Hussain MD

I have been applying salt water compresses to my mothers shingles rash. What are the chances of getting shingles myself? I had chickenpox in my childhood. Should I get the shingles vaccine. Will... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka MD

Hello I had the shingles vaccine when I turned 60. My mother had them and they were very painful. I ... s on my face (which is where my mom had hers) could I still get shingles after the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Ralph Chambers MD

having similar nerve pain today. Can you get shingles again? Do I need a booster for my shingles vaccine ...I had chicken pox as a child and the shingles vac. at about age 65. I am 72 and have... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ralph Chambers ( General & Family Physician)