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FDA approves Shingles vaccine

Discussion in 'Health & Medicine Forum' started by Fred, May 26, 2006.

  1. May 26, 2006 at 6:55 PM #1
    Fred

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  2. May 26, 2006 at 7:11 PM #2
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    Somebody mail some to 1984 when I could have used it.
     
  3. May 27, 2006 at 10:14 AM #3
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    apparently the shot if for those over 60 who have had the chicken pox in the past and not for those that are immune-compromised.
     
  4. Jun 1, 2006 at 1:20 PM #4
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    My wife got that when her Lupus was active. It was extremely painful and the scarring was significant. I'm glad they've found a vaccine. :)
     
  5. Jun 5, 2006 at 1:56 PM #5
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  6. Jun 5, 2006 at 2:44 PM #6
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    i thought if you had the chix pox, you wouldnt get shingles?
     
  7. Jun 5, 2006 at 3:07 PM #7
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    Quite the opposite: you can only get shingles after first having pox. The original virus remains in the nerves and mutates, usually in people with "compromised" immune systems.
     
  8. Jun 5, 2006 at 7:07 PM #8
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    will this also vaccinate againt the other forms of herpes?
     

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