Jab for Shingles
Discussion
Current Gov position HERE
In a nutshell:
[i]Under the current programme, everyone aged 70 to 79 years is eligible for shingles vaccine. The programme is being extended gradually, starting with those at highest risk, as recommended by the Joint Committee Vaccination Immunisation (JCVI). Over the next 10 years, the programme will eventually include all those from 60 years of age.
Individuals age 50 years or over with a severely weakened immune system are already eligible for the Shingrix vaccine.[/i]
My pal paid privately for it (outside of the NHS eligibility) after seeing his father contract the condition which sadly through complications he died.
In a nutshell:
[i]Under the current programme, everyone aged 70 to 79 years is eligible for shingles vaccine. The programme is being extended gradually, starting with those at highest risk, as recommended by the Joint Committee Vaccination Immunisation (JCVI). Over the next 10 years, the programme will eventually include all those from 60 years of age.
Individuals age 50 years or over with a severely weakened immune system are already eligible for the Shingrix vaccine.[/i]
My pal paid privately for it (outside of the NHS eligibility) after seeing his father contract the condition which sadly through complications he died.
Badda said:
jmn said:
Is this being offered generally now?
Just received a text from my GP Surgery offering it.
As above, for a certain cohort. Just received a text from my GP Surgery offering it.
I d bite their hand off. Shingles can be horrible for patients.
Riley Blue said:
Badda said:
jmn said:
Is this being offered generally now?
Just received a text from my GP Surgery offering it.
As above, for a certain cohort. Just received a text from my GP Surgery offering it.
I d bite their hand off. Shingles can be horrible for patients.
...and now it is no longer a 'live' vaccine it can be given to a wider cohort of people.
I'm 70, and was offered the Shingrix jab in September last year. First jab made me feel very rough for about 3 weeks, and arm was very tender until Christmas. Wasn't looking forward to the second jab in March, had it, and had no effects at all.
I know I've had a little moan, but imagine that's better than having full blown shingles.
Bob Mortimer was on TV around this time saying how bad he was.
I know I've had a little moan, but imagine that's better than having full blown shingles.
Bob Mortimer was on TV around this time saying how bad he was.
moorx said:
Having had shingles last year, I really wish I qualified for the vaccine, but I don't unfortunately. Paying for it privately is not an option for me.
Its a shame its nearly £500. Thats a lot of money for most people to find. If it was say £100-200 a lot of adults would pay for it, especially if they know someone that's had it.Countdown said:
I had it in 2001. It felt like somebody running a cheesegrater up my back.
The payroll manager at work also had it but (AIUI) he hadnt had measles as a kid. He got so bad that he had the Last Rites read to him.
You mean Chicken Pox? The Herpes Zoster virus causes Chicken Pox then stays with you until it fancies another go as Shingles. It breaks out along nerve pathways, which is why it often appears in lines along the body. As it often appears in adulthood can be much worse than childhood chicken pox.The payroll manager at work also had it but (AIUI) he hadnt had measles as a kid. He got so bad that he had the Last Rites read to him.
I had Shingles in the head/face in summer 2020, at age 50, which was really unpleasant as it felt like my head was exploding and eye was really painful. Doctors reckoned a result of immune system being strained due to having COVID earlier.
It resulted in permanent damage to vision in my right eye due to scarring on my cornea. I didnt know that you could get a vaccine for it, i will enquire and see if I qualify and I'd recommend anyone who is offered it to take it. Nasty business.
prand said:
You mean Chicken Pox? The Herpes Zoster virus causes Chicken Pox then stays with you until it fancies another go as Shingles. It breaks out along nerve pathways, which is why it often appears in lines along the body. As it often appears in adulthood can be much worse than childhood chicken pox.
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Sorry yes, Chicken Pox..
I'm 55 and take methotrexate, so have a weakened immune system. I had the two Shingrex jabs a year or so ago and felt pretty grotty for a week or so after each one, though 100% worth having.
Like most I suspect, I thought shingles was just a bad skin rash and didn't realise how serious it can be.
Like most I suspect, I thought shingles was just a bad skin rash and didn't realise how serious it can be.
Edited by darreni on Thursday 19th June 22:41
prand said:
Countdown said:
I had it in 2001. It felt like somebody running a cheesegrater up my back.
The payroll manager at work also had it but (AIUI) he hadnt had measles as a kid. He got so bad that he had the Last Rites read to him.
You mean Chicken Pox? The Herpes Zoster virus causes Chicken Pox then stays with you until it fancies another go as Shingles. It breaks out along nerve pathways, which is why it often appears in lines along the body. As it often appears in adulthood can be much worse than childhood chicken pox.The payroll manager at work also had it but (AIUI) he hadnt had measles as a kid. He got so bad that he had the Last Rites read to him.
I had Shingles in the head/face in summer 2020, at age 50, which was really unpleasant as it felt like my head was exploding and eye was really painful. Doctors reckoned a result of immune system being strained due to having COVID earlier.
It resulted in permanent damage to vision in my right eye due to scarring on my cornea. I didnt know that you could get a vaccine for it, i will enquire and see if I qualify and I'd recommend anyone who is offered it to take it. Nasty business.
If I could get the vaccine for about half the price it is, I would, but it's just too much on my salary. I enquired whether I could get it from my GP, but was told no.
98elise said:
moorx said:
Having had shingles last year, I really wish I qualified for the vaccine, but I don't unfortunately. Paying for it privately is not an option for me.
Its a shame its nearly £500. Thats a lot of money for most people to find. If it was say £100-200 a lot of adults would pay for it, especially if they know someone that's had it.Riley Blue said:
98elise said:
moorx said:
Having had shingles last year, I really wish I qualified for the vaccine, but I don't unfortunately. Paying for it privately is not an option for me.
Its a shame its nearly £500. Thats a lot of money for most people to find. If it was say £100-200 a lot of adults would pay for it, especially if they know someone that's had it.
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