what is the difference between the two shingles vaccines?
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Yes. Shingrix is 97% effective at preventing herpes zoster (shingles) in folks over 50 whereas the Zostavax shot is 50-64% effective in preventing shingles in those 50-70 and even lower for those over 70. Shingrix also stays effective for longer.
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People with lupus are at higher risk of getting shingles, compared to those without lupus, and the effects of shingles can be painful and long lasting. So, if your doctor recommends the vaccine, you should get it. However, not everyone with lupus should get the vaccine.
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Shingles shots Generally, Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) cover all commercially available vaccines (like the shingles shot) needed to prevent illness. Contact your Medicare drug plan for more information about coverage.
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Yes. The same virus that causes chickenpox (the varicella-zoster virus) causes shingles. For some people who have had chickenpox, the virus can become active again later in life and cause a painful rash with blisters called shingles. People can also get shingles after getting the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine.
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A dose of varicella vaccine has 1,350 plaque forming units (PFUs) of varicella vaccine virus, MMRV contains 9,800 PFUs (7 times higher than varicella vaccine), and live zoster vaccine contains 19,400 PFUs (14 times higher than varicella vaccine) at the date of expiration.
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For convenience, the shingles vaccine will routinely be administered at the same time as the seasonal influenza vaccine.
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There is no maximum age for getting shingles vaccine. Two vaccines are licensed and recommended to prevent shingles in the U.S.. Zoster vaccine live (ZVL, Zostavax) has been in use since 2006.
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The shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is available to adults age 50 years and older. This vaccine is covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) only for those aged 65-70 years old. For other age groups, there is a cost which may be covered by your insurance benefit plan.
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The vaccine has been very effective at reducing the number of chicken pox cases and by extension, is expected to limit shingles cases in the future. However, for those who had chicken pox before the rollout of the vaccine (young adults in their 20s and 30s specifically), they are being exposed to the virus less.
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['Tdap.', 'Shingles vaccine.', 'MMR.', 'Flu vaccine.', 'Pneumonia vaccine.', 'Takeaway.']
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If you suspect you have shingles, it's important to go to the doctor as soon as possible. If you have shingles, your doctor can give you an antiviral medication that lessens the pain and duration of it. If you're over 50, get vaccinated. Zoster vaccine (Shingrix) can decrease your risk of shingles but not prevent it.
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Shingrix is 97% effective at preventing herpes zoster (shingles) in folks over 50 whereas the Zostavax shot is 50-64% effective in preventing shingles in those 50-70 and even lower for those over 70. Shingrix also stays effective for longer.
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People 60 years of age or older should get shingles vaccine (Zostavax).
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The shingles vaccine contains a live strain of the varicella-zoster virus that has been weakened (attenuated), so that it stimulates the immune system but does not cause disease in healthy people.
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You'll receive two separate doses of the vaccine. After you receive the first dose, you can get the second dose two to six months later. A healthcare provider will give you the injections in your doctor's office. Clinical studies have found Shingrix to be effective in preventing shingles.
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If you had shingles in the past, you can get Shingrix to help prevent future occurrences of the disease. There is no specific length of time that you need to wait after having shingles before you can receive Shingrix, but generally you should make sure the shingles rash has gone away before getting vaccinated.