Shingles Jab

I was just wondering digsmother have you had a test to see if you are immune to chickenpox?

Most people in an older age group have immunity from chickenpox because they have contracted it in childhood. The varicella zoster virus then remains in the nervous system until it can reactivate as shingles in later life as the immune system wanes. There is I believe around a 1 in 4 chance of shingles in later life if you have had chickenpox pox. The vaccine is therefore well worth it in my view.

I’m pleased to see all these answers - I’m having mine in an hour’s time!

DH and I had the shingles jab in one arm and the pneumonia one in the other with no adverse effects. Of course, everyone is different, but I agree that it's worthwhile to avoid getting shingles.

Shingles is dreadful! I’m hoping I’m immune as I am to chicken pox, some people carry the herpes virus and others don’t. I think it’s all relevant.

No ill effects for me either. I’d certainly want to avoid shingles it’s a very nasty virus

I had the jab with no side effects. DH had shingles a couple of years ago, thankfully mildly.

My dad was very ill with it.
He said that it felt like his face had been burnt.

I've had shingles, twice, its horrid. So I had the jab when it was offered with no side effects.
You do not want to catch shingles. You can pass it on to children as chicken pox, and expectant Mums won't thank you for it either.

I had it a few weeks ago - recommended by a friend whose husband has had shingles, which was awful - as all over-70s are entitled to.
No problems at all.

I had it the moment I was eligible. No side effects at all. Shingles is not nice.

www.gransnet.com/forums/health/1316982-Shingles-jab

I had it 2 yrs ago no side effects.

In case you don’t see the other thread…yes, I’ve had the jab with no reaction. I see no reason not to make the most of the offer.

Have it

There was another thread about this lady week I think...