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Three vaccines are now available to prevent shingles. The chickenpox
(varicella) vaccine (Varivax) has become a routine childhood
immunization to prevent chickenpox. It is also recommended to
adults who have not had the chickenpox. Although the vaccine
does not guarantee you won't get the chickenpox or shingles, it can
reduce the chances of complications and reduce the severity of the
disease.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use
of the varicella-zoster vaccine (Zostavax) for adults age 50 and
older whether they've had shingles or not. Although the vaccine
is approved for people age 50 and older, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention doesn't recommend it until you reach
age 60 or older, when the risk of shingles and its complications is
highest. Again, the vaccine does not guarantee you won't get the
shingles, but it will likely reduce the course and severity of the
disease and reduce your risk of post herpetic neuralgia.

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The Zostavax is a live vaccine that is given once and should
NOT be given to people who are pregnant or have a weakened
immune system.
Most recently, the Food and Drug Administration has approved
Shingtix, a new vaccine for the prevention of shingles for people 50
and older. This new vaccine may very well replace Zostavax.
This new vaccine will be available "shortly" and will need to be
given in 2 doses, given 2 months apart. The vaccine will probably be
available at your doctor's office or pharmacy. We will have to see at
what cost, and whether insurances will pay for it. The new Shingrix
vaccine is a non-live vaccine. Currently,
it is recommended that you receive the
Shingix vaccine even if you have already
received the Zostavax vaccine.
LORI WILLIAMS, M.D., is an internest
with Wayne Memorial Community
Health Centers (WMCHC).

SUMMER 2018

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