That is such a Chinese mother comment! (To be honest I would probably say something like that too.)
My case of shingles in my 20s started on the side of my forehead. The worry was that it would spread into the optic nerve. Luckily that didn't happen. Ended up with a noticeable dent from the scar. The doctor even talked about plastic surgery. My mother's comment was "good thing you're already married." The area filled in over the next few years, so that became a non-issue.
LOL -- love your mother's reaction!
My case of shingles in my 20s started on the side of my forehead. The worry was that it would spread into the optic nerve. Luckily that didn't happen. Ended up with a noticeable dent from the scar. The doctor even talked about plastic surgery. My mother's comment was "good thing you're already married." The area filled in over the next few years, so that became a non-issue.
Did he get it after having the vaccine? Is it like Covid, where you get a lighter case if you’ve been vaccinated?My husband has had it TWICE so I know first hand it's no picnic. The vaccine is definitely worth getting.
Did he get it after having the vaccine? Is it like Covid, where you get a lighter case if you’ve been vaccinated?
Good question. According to the CDC info page for Shingrix, it provides a very high level of protection against starting shingles. Anyone who has had chickenpox can end up with shingles. What triggers the start of shingles is not well understood as I understand it. Certainly have no idea why I got it when I did.Did he get it after having the vaccine? Is it like Covid, where you get a lighter case if you’ve been vaccinated?
I asked my pharmacist about getting it (I'm not 50 yet) and they basically said if I ask my doctor and am willing to pay out of pocket I can probably get one now, BUT said they'd consider waiting until age 50 unless I have some other condition where my doctor would recommend it because they don't really know how long protection will last and is more valuable as you are older. Which makes sense.Good question. According to the CDC info page for Shingrix, it provides a very high level of protection against starting shingles. Anyone who has had chickenpox can end up with shingles. What triggers the start of shingles is not well understood as I understand it. Certainly have no idea why I got it when I did.
Shingrix was approved by the FDA in 2017. So the timeframe of four years for having good protection is probably partially an estimate based on how long Shingrix has bee around. My doctor knew I'd had shingles and the first vaccine. She strongly recommended getting Shingrix at my annual physical soon after it was made available. I got the first shot that day.
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I’ve a family member who is notorious about waiting out illnesses, etc., who had shingles on their face, and by the time someone else noticed, the family member was rushed to the ER on a holiday to find a specialist who could verify whether the optic nerve was affected. Sign me up the moment I am eligible and insurance covers this!I was eager to get the vaxxed because I had known a woman who had shingles and it spread to one eye. It went blind. She lives in fear of shingles in the other eye. I didn’t mind the side effects!