I was refused the shingles vaccine. I awoke on Good Fr4iday morning with a wet
hand from scratching some blisters on my shoulder. I knew it was not normal,
and was at the hospital by 8:30am. By 11am I had received and taken
medication. The shingles never developed beyond a patch about 4 inches by 3
inches on my left shoulder. We applied the prescribed ointment...had a bit of
stabbing pain in the 1st 24 hr, and then it proceeded to heal.Get it treated
IMMEDIATELY, and your results may not be too bad.Angie in Canada
p.s. greetings from Zanzibar!
From: 'Susan Zimmerman' via CMLHope <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Shingles Vaccine Zostavax
Hi Peter,
Just last visit with my onc specialist named Jessica Altman who is on staff a
Northwestern Univ. of Chicago, she clearly told me that CML patients should NOT
have the live virus for shingles. Thank you for all the articles which
basically substantiate this claim. My doc (and Greenie's) is highly respected
at Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida. Since I do have a healthy immune system
and am in remission, I would be a possible contender to receive it according to
your articles below. But I am not in favor of most vaccines, so will
definitely go by my own doc's suggestion. This is just my take on the
situation, and I know many may disagree. And pray for God's protection
against shingles for all of us!!! Have a wonderful holiday season.
18's,
Susan F. Zimmerman
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From: Peter <[email protected]>
To: cmlhope <[email protected]>
Sent: Wed, Dec 10, 2014 11:06 am
Subject: [CMLHope] Shingles Vaccine Zostavax
Hi everybody.
Has anyone here received the shingles vaccine Zostavax?
The question is whether it is safe for CML patients. The info I have found is
not 100% clear. The answers range from "should not" to "not recommended" to
"may be given..". (See below)
Manufacturer (Merck)
http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/z/zostavax/zostavax_ppi.pdf
You should not get ZOSTAVAX if you have a weakened immune system (for example,
an immune deficiency, leukemia, lymphoma, or HIV/AIDS).
Public Health Canada
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/cig-gci/p04-herp-zona-eng.php
HZ vaccine is contraindicated in people with immunodeficiency due to acute or
chronic leukemia. However, persons with leukemia in remission and who have not
received immunosuppressive chemotherapy or radiation for at least 3 months and
who do not have defects in T cell function can receive HZ vaccine; consultation
with an immunologist may be required.
Centers for Desease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/shingles.pdf
A person should not get shingles vaccine who cancer affecting the bone marrow
or lymphatic
system, such as leukemia or lymphoma.
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/expert-answers/shingles-vaccine/faq-20057859
The shingles vaccine isn't recommended if you have cancer that affects the bone
marrow or lymphatic system, such as leukemia or lymphoma.
National CML Society
http://www.nationalcmlsociety.org/faq/immunizations
Using the most current infectious disease guidelines, Zostavax (shingles
vaccine) may be given to CML patients who are stable and not experiencing any
evidence of relapse or progression, and who do not have other immune
suppressive issues such as recent requirements for high dose corticosteroids.
Individuals with CML who have restored and stable immune systems are eligible
to receive the shingles vaccine if APPROVED BY THEIR CML SPECIALIST, since it
contains elements of live virus. It is safe, however, for family members or
those in close contact with CML patients to receive the vaccination.
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