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Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix): Is it advisable for transplant patients?
Transplants | Last Active: Jun 28, 2022 | Replies (111)Comment receiving replies
Hi @cburch Welcome to Connect so congratulations on your Heart Transplant, yes I received my Shingles series of 2 shots a couple of years ago and I'm also a Heart Transplant recipient just celebrated my 4 year anniversary last month. I'm also glad I did as I currently just had a mild case of it with just a light rash and no pain or itching so definitely worth it. I watch my dear wife suffer with it a few years ago. But I would also advise you check with your team prior to getting it. I have heard of some who there Doctors did not advise it for reasons I'm not aware of. I personally had no problems with the shot except for a sore arm. Please let.me know if I can help with any other questions.
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My transplant doctor was pretty insistent that I get my Shingrix shots and I had no issues. I’m wondering, Dana, if doctors discouraged the Zostra shot for shingles because it was a live virus? That’s no longer available in the US so now I think more transplant doctors are wanting to make sure we’re covered by taking the Shingrix vaccination. I watched my mom suffer with shingles and I’ll do anythign to avoid that! Congratulations on your 4th transplantaversary! ☺️