[Buckeye McFrog]

Never had it. Don’t plan to.

One thing I know is that if you spend a lot of time
around grandkids who have not had the chicken pox you
should not get it, as it contains live virus.

[goodnesswins]

Here's statement about "SHINGRIX" the NEW two shot dose...

"But because the new shingles vaccine contains a nonliving viral particle, it may ultimately be deemed appropriate for those with compromised immunity. (Zostavax contains live—although weakened—herpes zoster virus, so those with significantly weakened immune systems should not receive it.) The ACIP will review data on Shingrix in these groups as it becomes available."

That said, I'm not getting it yet...also since I have Hashimotos, I may NEVER get it.

[freedumb2003]

>>Never had it. Don’t plan to.<<

Not your call.

[Tellurian]

if you spend a lot of time around grandkids who have not had the chicken pox you should not get it

I had shingles 4 years ago. I got the impression back then that if one is exposed to kids with active cases of chicken pox every few years, after having it yourself, then that exposure inoculates you against shingles.

Since most kids are now inoculated against chicken pox, few adults are ever re-exposed to it. That makes them vulnerable to getting shingles. Just my impression.