Hi.
Just wanted to get some opinions on this topic.
Ive been looking at medical information and it suggests that if you’ve had cancer, you should have the Shingles jab.
Well ive had breast cancer/mastectomy and now I have a bout of Shingles.
Because im not 50, Im not eligible to have the Shingles vaccine.
Im probably saying, shouldn’t these vaccines be based on vulnerability and not just old age? Im 49 with Lupus and Breast Cancer.
Am I not more vulnerable than my father or mother in law, they’re over 70 and have no health issues.
Opinions welcome.
Hi
I had my shingles last year and mine was due to vulnerability and not age. I am older than you and I know the age factor is confusing to everyone as to who can and can’t have it, but I would check with your doctor or nurse.
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I’m with you on this one . There are guidelines and some people who are vulnerable do seem to be able to get it - you sound as though you would qualify to me but there’s a lot of confusion about it . You could try speaking to your GP directly and plead your case / get him to authorize it .If you just ring up and ask or try to book it will be a case of " computer says no" . My friend who is on Methotrexate permanently did get hers eventually but only because she spoke to the GP directly and he wrote down that she was entitled . When she turned up for it the Nurse was not going to give it initially . Xx
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Hi, I received the shingles vaccine last year at 53. They said I was at risk due to breast cancer x