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Shingles vaccine

This topic has 6 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 4 years, 7 months ago by Judith Barnes.

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September 4, 2019 at 12:21 pm #48792

cerbysam
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I have neutropenia and a low white blood count. I have seen some warnings not to get the vaccine if you have an immune system problem. My Doctor says it is OK but I am worried about it. Does anyone else have info on this. Mafajous

September 4, 2019 at 5:08 pm #48793

Michael
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Martha

I am in your neutropenia low white count boat. I had the shingles live virus vaccine prior to being diagnosed. Since then I believe there is a new shingles vaccine that is not a live virus and would be safe for folks in our category. I believe the newest vaccine requires two injections 6 months apart. Your MD should be up on this.

Best wishes

September 4, 2019 at 7:10 pm #48795

cerbysam
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Thank you for the information.

September 6, 2019 at 9:24 pm #48802

Maureen Ratliff
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I also have neutropenia and low white blood cells and my local hematologist/oncologist advised me not to have the Shingles vaccine due to my condition.

September 10, 2019 at 11:59 am #48808

mdsfound
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Only attenuated Shingles vaccines are recommended for patients who are immunocompromised – ask you provider before you get a Shingles vaccine. I hope this helps.

September 10, 2019 at 12:52 pm #48818

cerbysam
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Thank you so much for your response. I have had the original vaccine so I hope it works.

September 15, 2019 at 9:19 pm #48855

Judith Barnes
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I had the first of two of the new shingles vaccine before my MDS diagnosis and it’s now time for the second. I plan to ask my oncologist if it’s okay to have the second shot when I see her Tuesday.
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