How safe is the shingles vaccine when one has immune thrombocytopenia purpura?

Zostavax & MSG Allergy?

My husband is turning 60. I would like him to get a Zostavax vaccine since he had chicken pox as a child. I see in the med literature that it ...

1 answer • 13 Apr 2010 •

I'm in SE Asia where they do not have Zostavax for shingles in people over 60 who have had chicken?

... pox. But my doctor said that Varilrix will accomplish the same thing. Can you confirm this?

1 answer • 2 Oct 2010 •

Does plaquenil cause shingles, does it suppress the immune system?

1 answer • 25 Aug 2011 • 1 star

How long should I wait to get zostavax after having fever blister (herpes simplex) of lip?

I rarely get these cold sores, but developed a really bad one on my lip and chin while in Florida, perhaps too much sun. Taking a long time to heal. ...

1 answer • 11 Feb 2012 •

Herpes Zoster - Shingles shots for people whom had shingles?

I have had reoccurring shingles for a little over 20 years now. I have been blind, deaf and lost the ability to walk on several occasions, never mind ...

1 answer • 1 day 9 hours ago •