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

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@dakotabonnie

Hi all: Thought I'd weigh in on the shingles shot a bit. First of all, best advice is to check with that awesome transplant team as they have all info on hand about your personal case. Now, my experience. I got the Shingrix shot the week the pandemic started. The second shot was put off because I didn't want exposure to Covid. Well, I then got shingles a year later. NOT FUN! However, I think it was milder as my sister suffered a lot more (before shots were available) I got my second shot recently, and although I had side effects, it was a lot better than having shingles! I highly suggest you check with your transplant team for advice, and if they suggest it, go for it! 🙂

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@dakotabonnie, Me too! I always take the advice of my transplant team, and for 13 years, they (Mayo Clinic Rochester - Liver and Kidney Department) have never failed to provide the best! My PCP is totally impressed with how proactive they are when it comes to providing preventive treatments. Even my husband is ahead of others in the general population by following the guidance they provide to me!

I hope you continue to do well.