SHINGLES INJECTION

[tyncwmmarchhywel]

anyone had it yet please

[vonniesims]

I have. The non live vaccine had to be ordered in by the GP. You have to have 2.

[sunnyweek in reply to vonniesims]

Did you request the shingles non live from your GP or did they call you? I've never been called even though I'm over 70 and I think people 70 and over are recommended to have it. Thanks.

[Paula-C in reply to sunnyweek]

I thought it was over 65's. Im having my flu vaccination soon and im going to ask then.

[Paula-C in reply to sunnyweek]

Just googled it and it is over 70 year olds. Im sure ive seen or heard on the radio an advert saying over 65's can have it.

[sunnyweek in reply to Paula-C]

Thank you, I'll ask too when I have the flu vaccine, I didn't know until I read on here that there is a non live vaccine for shingles. I know I'm not allowed the live jab and not been told by GP's about a non live.

[Jackie1947]

Yes had it ages ago. Most people only need one unless for health reasons you have two but one off is the norm.

[vonniesims in reply to Jackie1947]

Unless you cannot have live vaccines

[Jackie1947 in reply to vonniesims]

I had it before I was 70 as I was going on a biological med live version but as I remarked two doses are available

[medway-lady]

Yes but under 70 so RA consultant wrote to GP and I had the first one over two weeks ago.

[hatshepsut]

Yes, I have had my two doses of Shingrix. Wonderful that we can now access it, essential to have a nonlive variation if immunosuppressed

[Brikel]

yes I had the first of two doses of dead Virus inJuly the next one is due 12 October

I requested it being over 70 The practice nurse who administered it had read my file, knew I was immunosuppressed and gave me the first dose of the non live virus

[vonniesims]

I asked rheumatology and was advised to have it ( Shingrex )as am on Methotrexate and a Biologic. I then just asked the GP

[Cal48]

had to have the Shingrix one as I am on Methotrexate and Lefluamide n

[greynot]

I was called in by my surgery, I think a year ago. Had the non live one (two shots and I had to remember to book the second!)

[tyncwmmarchhywel]

Thank you all so much for info, much appreciated.

[L-ttie]

Yes.Im on Methotrexate tablets and had the first of the two non live vaccines a few weeks ago.The second will be at least 8weeks after the first.No adverse reactions and pleased to have been offered it by the nurse who I see for my regular blood tests.Im over 75.

[Evie3]

yes has the inert version Shingrix. U have to have two of them. No side effects apart from a very sore arm for nearly a week

[Ninsy]

I’m 58 and had the 1st of 2 doses of (the non-live version) 2mnths ago & having my second dose on Tuesday, had to have these before commencing the Biologic Amgevita.

Had a really sore arm for the following 4-5 days but no other side-effects.

[cathie]

yes a while back no problem

[Leics]

glad you asked the question I’ve always been told that GP’s and rheumy departments which includes immunology too that I wasn’t able to have the shingrix vaccination as it wasn’t given to anyone under the age of 75. Apparently they are mistaken so I will look into it myself as I’m immune suppressed. That’s what this forum is for to inform others of their experience. I was told I could have the non live shingrix if I paid privately for it, but maybe things have changed in the last couple of years 🤷‍♀️

[vonniesims in reply to Leics]

Yes it used to be that it had to be paid fot, but now is on NHS.

[Wigelia]

I am having mine next Thursday along with my flu jab. I couldn't have it when I went last year as they had got the live one in for me. I didn't realize you had to have two though. Will have to fit my Covid booster in somewhere as well!

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[polltax]

I had the non live injections last year - surgery did'nt seem to know there was an alternative until I asked about it.