Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix): Is it advisable for transplant patients?

I received the Zoster, two shots, last spring/summer; I was 61. Not a pleasant reaction…so, glad I got it out of the way. But certainly better than shingles.

Hopefully with the newer vaccines being “non-living” and more transplant recipients, like you Rosemary, receiving it post-transplant, it’ll become universally authorized.

Hi @athenalee
When you say you had a reaction to the Shingrix vaccine, can you please elaborate? I have that shot coming up and I would like to be prepared! 🙂
Thank you! Also, unrelated question...as a transplant do you eat cooked shellfish like shrimp, scallops, lobster, etc...or are they not the best for us? Thanks again

I felt like I had the flu for a week—weak, tired, nausea, achy. But I was pretty sick with liver disease and was also getting several other vaccinations around that time. It is pretty common though I think to have a mild reaction with the shingles vaccinations. Although as with everything, we all react differently!

I do eat cooked shrimp…but sadly no more scampi or cold shrimp. I don’t care for scallops, but I don’t see why not if they’re cooked and from a reputable restaurant or shop, same thing with lobster. Unagi (eel) sushi is awesome though and I do it because it’s cooked!

But, I would ask the wise food guru of the transplant world @loribmt to chime in with her insights…

I think we should start a cooking for transplant recipients Zoom series…I bet it would be popular!

@athenalee I love the idea of "Cooking for Transplant Recipients" series! Question- what's in "scampi" that's bad for us....is there something raw in the scampi sauce?" Any other sauces that are a no-no? As always, thank you!!

I felt like I had the flu for a week—weak, tired, nausea, achy. But I was pretty sick with liver disease and was also getting several other vaccinations around that time. It is pretty common though I think to have a mild reaction with the shingles vaccinations. Although as with everything, we all react differently!

I do eat cooked shrimp…but sadly no more scampi or cold shrimp. I don’t care for scallops, but I don’t see why not if they’re cooked and from a reputable restaurant or shop, same thing with lobster. Unagi (eel) sushi is awesome though and I do it because it’s cooked!

But, I would ask the wise food guru of the transplant world @loribmt to chime in with her insights…

I think we should start a cooking for transplant recipients Zoom series…I bet it would be popular!

@athenalee I LOVE your idea of a cooking Zoom gathering. Perhaps even once a month?

I’d be in. It’d be a great way to share recipes, tips, and have fun! I don’t have a paid Zoom account though, which we’d need. Since we wouldn’t charge anyone for attending do you think we could post it on Connect?

I have an account we could use. I'll check with @colleenyoung .

Wondering if there is a person with a heart transplant who has received the Shingrix? I am 5 years out and would like to get the vaccine. Thanks