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Shingles vaccination
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04-11-2009, 02:21 AM
I just got back from grocery shopping, and the grocery store had someone providing shingles vaccinations. If you had chicken pox as a kid, you might develop shingles. The CDC is now recommending that people over 60 get vaccinated for shingles.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/shin...efault.htm 
04-11-2009, 02:30 AM
Be aware that it's only recommended for those age 60 and over. If you qualify, you should get it. If your insurance does not pay for it, save up the money to pay for it yourself. Shingles can be very painful. Anyone who has had it will tell you this.
Freeradical, what state are you in? It's nice to see that a grocery store was providing it. There has been a nationwide manufacturer backorder for several months now. My office has not had any since November. Hopefully we'll get some more in stock soon.
04-11-2009, 02:37 AM
. . .any possible side effects. . .?
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04-11-2009, 02:50 AM
NewtonMP2100 wrote: Always possible I suppose. These are the effects of shingles. WARNING: Some of these photos might be unsuitable for children. Viewing discretion is advised. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/shingles/photos.htm
04-11-2009, 02:54 AM
NewtonMP2100 wrote: you feel the urge to lay flat on top of the house...
04-11-2009, 03:00 AM
I was vaccinated last year - my husband had shingles about 7 years ago, and no way do I want to go through that.
Insurance paid 100%.
04-11-2009, 03:04 AM
I had chicken pox as a kid, and in my late 20s I had shingles. yeah, it was painful, I could not bear a shirt on my back.
04-11-2009, 03:04 AM
Swear to god, I thought the subject line said "Singles Vacation".
I either need glasses, or I just need some sleep...
04-11-2009, 03:11 AM
Paul F. wrote: you know, sometime people see whatever they want to see... are you single? do you need a vacation? EDIT: are you married? do you need a "vacation"? |
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