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Kelt · 09-28-2012, 01:36 PM

I'm not sure if this thread is the best place for this, but I couldn't think of where else would be.

I just found out that the "shingles" vaccine age limit has been lowered from 60 to 50. If you don't know what it is, check into it (zoster virus). If you have ever had chickenpox you carry the virus in your system. It usually only affects people who are over 60 years of age or have some compromise in their immune system.

Even if you do not fit into this group you can get it. I have had it twice, both times in my forties, five years apart and had no other health issues. You don't want to get it. Check with your health care provider to see if it would be a good idea for you.

This change was made in March 2011, I have been told by two different pharmacies since then that the age was still 60. This is incorrect, you can now get it a participating Costco pharmacies (and probably others). Check your insurance, because this one isn't cheap without it. $188.00 Ouch.

Not giving medical advice, just encouraging folks to check into it this vaccine season and learn about it.

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09-28-2012, 01:36 PM	#24
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,270 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I'm not sure if this thread is the best place for this, but I couldn't think of where else would be. I just found out that the "shingles" vaccine age limit has been lowered from 60 to 50. If you don't know what it is, check into it (zoster virus). If you have ever had chickenpox you carry the virus in your system. It usually only affects people who are over 60 years of age or have some compromise in their immune system. Even if you do not fit into this group you can get it. I have had it twice, both times in my forties, five years apart and had no other health issues. You don't want to get it. Check with your health care provider to see if it would be a good idea for you. This change was made in March 2011, I have been told by two different pharmacies since then that the age was still 60. This is incorrect, you can now get it a participating Costco pharmacies (and probably others). Check your insurance, because this one isn't cheap without it. $188.00 Ouch. Not giving medical advice, just encouraging folks to check into it this vaccine season and learn about it.