Shinrex vaccine

[Pekingese]

Hi everyone, would anyone know in this knowledge site know how often you have the Shinrex vaccine? Is it for life or does it last a few years.

[Thundercat2]

I believe the Shingrix vaccine is good for up to 10 years.

[AussieNeil Partner Administrator]

Shingrix has only been available for a few years and for most of that time supply has been extremely limited, so we don't yet know. Some CLL specialists still prescribe an antiviral to CLL patients after they have had their two Shingrix vaccinations, because the amount of protection provided from vaccination is uncertain.

Neil

[Pekingese in reply to AussieNeil]

Thank you for replying ☺️

[kitchengardener2 in reply to AussieNeil]

I asked yesterday at the pharmacy (when I was having my covid jab) about how long the pneumonia vaccine lasted. The pharmacist said he believed that it was lifetime and that the Shingrix was five yearly. He said that I would be called automatically by my GP's.

[J1015]

I took my two Shingrix shots and nothing was ever mentioned about ever needing it again. I hope it’s for life because those two shots knocked me on my rear for about 24 hours after.

[Pekingese in reply to J1015]

Oh tell me about it, my second one knocked me to it was awful. Hope I don’t need another for a long time.