Janice - the shingles vaccine was originally recommended for those 60
and over, but in March of 2011, the FDA approved it for individuals
50-59. My sister was 50 when she had her bout of shingles. She, my
mother and I have all experienced some form of auto-immune issue - but
each one has been completely different... my mom has had Temporal
Arteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Alopecia. My sister has had shingles
and now has Celiac (gluten-intolerance... so severe her husband has to
use a separate cutting board in their home), and I have TM. I also have
Scoliosis, but it's never been defined as an auto-immune issue, however,
it has been speculated to be.
Betty
(in Northern California)
On 1/25/2013 5:15 PM, Janice Nichols wrote:
FOR ANY OF YOU THAT HAVE NOT GOTTEN A ‘ SHINGLES’ SHOT, YOU NEED
TO GET ONE. I AM SURE YOUR DOCTORS WILL WANT YOU TO.
There is an age thing that you have to be at least 60 or
a little older. But, check it out with your doc and get the shot if
he/she agrees.
SHINGLES hurts and it hits our age group!!
Your friend,
Janice
