shingles vaccine My GP reminded me again of getting shingles vaccine. I am very cautions on getting any sort of vaccine now because of Afib. If you have done it can you share your experience? thanks! https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195391#msg-195391 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:48:19 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195508#msg-195508 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195508#msg-195508
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Carey
Something like 97% of the population is positive for varicella antibodies, so there's almost no point in asking if someone had it. The answer is yes, even if they don't remember.

I remembered mine. Age 5. It started mid May and continued to pox over and over in areas that were already healing. It lasted until September. My pediatrician never had a case like this. I went to see him regularly during this time and he confirmed it kept reoccurring over and over. I think the hot summer is the worst time because unless your family had air conditioning in the 50’s, it was plenty uncomfortable.]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:28:25 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195468#msg-195468 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195468#msg-195468
Thanks to this thread my second Shingrix vaccine is scheduled for next Monday. (Because not foolish enough to get a vaccine right before or during a weekend!)]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:54:14 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195463#msg-195463 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195463#msg-195463
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As others have noted, it is not something you'd want to experience.

On the other hand, not to minimize the importance of vaccination, but when a shingles lesion appeared above my eyebrow, I immediately recognized what it was, went to urgent care, started Valtrex the same day, and it was gone in three days with hardly any symptoms. I know I am lucky, but just want to say that it sometimes it can be nipped in the bud and disappear quickly. I had not been vaccinated.]]> Daisy AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:39:10 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195456#msg-195456 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195456#msg-195456
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Joe
Thanks George, since you mentioned chicken pox - i remember that i had that one as well. Probably had all the contagious infections plus some in my childhood without any adverse effects.

My layperson's understanding is that the chickenpox virus stays dormant in the body after the infection. I assume the immune system is handling this. Then as we age, our immune system tends to degrade and that is when shingles can appear. As others have noted, it is not something you'd want to experience.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:18:03 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195455#msg-195455 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195455#msg-195455 Joe AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:06 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195447#msg-195447 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195447#msg-195447 Ken AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:48:13 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195444#msg-195444 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195444#msg-195444 Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:40:33 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195442#msg-195442 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195442#msg-195442
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Joe
Wonder if anybody had it?

I had chickenpox as a child (and so did everyone I knew).

"Chickenpox, or chicken pox, also known as varicella,[pronunciation?] is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV), a member of the herpesvirus family." Source]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:08:34 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195440#msg-195440 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195440#msg-195440
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VZV IgG antibody testing can be used, along with IgM testing, to help confirm the presence of a recent or previous VZV infection. Viral detection involves finding VZV in a blood, fluid, or tissue sample. This can be done either by culturing the virus or by detecting the virus's genetic material (VZV DNA).6 Oct 2023
Wonder if anybody had it?
Pretty sure the GP would tell me to just have the jab 8-). Did get a whooping cough vax after showing no antibodies about 4/5 years ago. Got the test because i sure had whooping cough as a child.]]> Joe AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:56:22 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195429#msg-195429 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195429#msg-195429
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Yuxi
Just realized Shingles vaccine is only good for 7 years, ugh.

In the most recent study, it shows strong benefit for 10 years.

The issue is that the vaccine is relatively new, so longer term data aren't available. The first study was for 7 years.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:50:58 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195428#msg-195428 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195428#msg-195428 gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:20:50 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195426#msg-195426 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195426#msg-195426 Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 01 Apr 2024 02:50:34 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195425#msg-195425 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195425#msg-195425 Yuxi AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:35:37 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195424#msg-195424 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195424#msg-195424 Yuxi AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:31:59 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195417#msg-195417 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195417#msg-195417 Guess what she complained about for the better part of 10 years till she passed pancreatic C at 90.......SHINGLES!!!
It felt like someone was stabbing her and opened wounds in her back. She would ask every doctor dentist PA Nurse if they can look at it!!!!

I got Shingrix 2 doses

McHale]]> McHale AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:20:35 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195412#msg-195412 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195412#msg-195412 susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:45:09 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195408#msg-195408 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195408#msg-195408 Yuxi AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 30 Mar 2024 13:03:11 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195406#msg-195406 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195406#msg-195406
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GeorgeN

I would love to read that info George if you have a link available.

Study publication

"Folks who received the Tdap/Td vaccine to protect against tetanus and diphtheria were 30% less likely than their unvaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to the research. About 7% of vaccinated patients developed Alzheimer's versus 10% of unvaccinated patients.

Shingles vaccination was associated with a 25% reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (8% of vaccinated patients versus 11% of unvaccinated patients). The pneumococcal vaccine was associated with a 27% lower risk of developing the disease (8% of vaccinated patients versus 11% of unvaccinated patients)." Article

I also got the Tdap about 20 months ago without issue. There are also data similarly on the TB (BCG) vaccine.

Thanks. Very interesting..]]> bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 30 Mar 2024 02:03:31 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195405#msg-195405 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195405#msg-195405 gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 30 Mar 2024 01:55:21 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195404#msg-195404 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195404#msg-195404 does not cause shingles.

I got my first shingles vaccine in December, so thank you for reminding me that I'm due for the second.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:02:48 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195402#msg-195402 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195402#msg-195402 calvin AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:09:49 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195401#msg-195401 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195401#msg-195401
No thank you. I'd take 3-5 weeks of afib over that.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:58:40 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195400#msg-195400 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195400#msg-195400
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I would love to read that info George if you have a link available.

Study publication

"Folks who received the Tdap/Td vaccine to protect against tetanus and diphtheria were 30% less likely than their unvaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to the research. About 7% of vaccinated patients developed Alzheimer's versus 10% of unvaccinated patients.

Shingles vaccination was associated with a 25% reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (8% of vaccinated patients versus 11% of unvaccinated patients). The pneumococcal vaccine was associated with a 27% lower risk of developing the disease (8% of vaccinated patients versus 11% of unvaccinated patients)." Article

I also got the Tdap about 20 months ago without issue. There are also data similarly on the TB (BCG) vaccine.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:19:50 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195398#msg-195398 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195398#msg-195398
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GeorgeN
I got the two injection (as Gloaming noted) Shingrix set about a year ago and did not notice anything untoward. I'm selective with vaccines and did notice an association of increased afib with C19 vaxes. Having a genetic risk and family association with Alzheimer's, the data suggesting a 25% reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease for those having the vaccine convinced me to get the set.


I would love to read that info George if you have a link available.]]> bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:58:53 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195397#msg-195397 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195397#msg-195397 GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:52:26 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195394#msg-195394 Re: shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195394#msg-195394
To your question, I have never had a memorable or untoward reaction to any vaccine, and being in the Canadian military for 30 years, I have had my share of 'em. After I left the service, I had a yellow fever vaccine for travel to S. America, and Hepatitis (Twinrix), and two pneumonia variety shots, plus the two shingles vaccines, Zostavax and Shingrix. Never had a rash, a chill, sore arm...nada.

With that said, you may be entirely different. Some people do report chills to any one vaccine, or a very sore muscle grouping at the top of their arm, or sniffles, or.....pick 'em.

If you have the occasional unwanted bout of AF, and it happens within 72 hours of your important injection, how bad can it be? You get them anyway, but meanwhile you're being prevented from getting an even worse condition that would have AT LEAST the same probability of driving your heart into AF, but probably a lot higher.

Get the shot! Shots!]]> gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:14:44 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195391#msg-195391 shingles vaccine https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,195391,195391#msg-195391 Yuxi AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:57:04 +0000