anyone had it yet please
SHINGLES INJECTION: anyone had it yet please - NRAS
SHINGLES INJECTION
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I have. The non live vaccine had to be ordered in by the GP. You have to have 2.
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.
I thought it was over 65's. Im having my flu vaccination soon and im going to ask then.
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.
Yes had it ages ago. Most people only need one unless for health reasons you have two but one off is the norm.
Yes but under 70 so RA consultant wrote to GP and I had the first one over two weeks ago.
Yes, I have had my two doses of Shingrix. Wonderful that we can now access it, essential to have a nonlive variation if immunosuppressed
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
I asked rheumatology and was advised to have it ( Shingrex )as am on Methotrexate and a Biologic. I then just asked the GP
had to have the Shingrix one as I am on Methotrexate and Lefluamide n
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!)
Thank you all so much for info, much appreciated.
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.
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
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.
yes a while back no problem
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 🤷♀️
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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Good afternoon. If you would like support, information or just someone to talk to, our NRAS helpline is open every weekday from 9.30am to 4.30pm nras.org.uk/helpline/ 0800 298 7650. Or have a look at our website nras.org.uk/resource/immuni.... Kind regards.
I had the non live injections last year - surgery did'nt seem to know there was an alternative until I asked about it.