Shingles vaccine

Sweet_Serenity · ‎01-22-2016

Found out I won't need a script for Shingrix.

wonderfulworld · ‎12-05-2012

I got the vaccine about 5 years ago at my pharmacy and didn't need a scrip. I think it was free too. Maybe?

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

No script is needed for the shingles vaccine. Some insurance companies cover it under the drug program, Medicare Part D and Advantage Plans for example..it is expensive if you have to pay for it yourself, usually over $200.

It’s usually much less expensive to get at the pharmacy vs the doctor’s office, even if your insurance pays for it.

Hopefully, it will keep you from getting shingles, sometimes it doesn’t. Shingles are quite painful and not fun.

i am glad @Sweet_Serenity that you can get your shingles vaccine with no problems.

Sweet_Serenity · ‎01-22-2016

@Carmiewrote:
No script is needed for the shingles vaccine. Some insurance companies cover it under the drug program, Medicare Part D and Advantage Plans for example..it is expensive if you have to pay for it yourself, usually over $200.

It’s usually much less expensive to get at the pharmacy vs the doctor’s office, even if your insurance pays for it.

Hopefully, it will keep you from getting shingles, sometimes it doesn’t. Shingles are quite painful and not fun.

i am glad @Sweet_Serenity that you can get your shingles vaccine with no problems.

Hi Carmie...

Definitely getting the vaccine. Plus! Newer vaccine is recommended.

LTT1 · ‎03-09-2010

@Sweet_Serenity @Carmie @wonderfulworld

I read yesterday an article that said the person had shingles, but drank ginger water and took 1000mg lysine and the shingles stopped hurting after a month.

Ever heard of this?

I mean, I would still get the vaccine, tho.

~Have a Kind Heart, Fierce Mind, Brave Spirit~

Sweet_Serenity · ‎01-22-2016

@LTT1wrote:
@Sweet_Serenity @Carmie @wonderfulworld

I read yesterday an article that said the person had shingles, but drank ginger water and took 1000mg lysine and the shingles stopped hurting after a month.
Ever heard of this?

I mean, I would still get the vaccine, tho.

Thankful 59 haven't experienced shingles. Waiting for September.

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

I had shingles, used nu skin on rash, and within 2 weeks rash and pain were gone, not to return (13 years and counting). Subsequently got Shingles shot (and will get new shot (much more effective

(once it becomes widely available).

Sweet_Serenity · ‎01-22-2016

@patbzwrote:
I had shingles, used nu skin on rash, and within 2 weeks rash and pain were gone, not to return (13 years and counting). Subsequently got Shingles shot (and will get new shot (much more effective
(once it becomes widely available).

Shingrix highly effective. My birthday present to me!

Boehm Collector · ‎03-09-2010

@Carmiewrote:
No script is needed for the shingles vaccine. Some insurance companies cover it under the drug program, Medicare Part D and Advantage Plans for example..it is expensive if you have to pay for it yourself, usually over $200.

It’s usually much less expensive to get at the pharmacy vs the doctor’s office, even if your insurance pays for it.

Hopefully, it will keep you from getting shingles, sometimes it doesn’t. Shingles are quite painful and not fun.

i am glad @Sweet_Serenity that you can get your shingles vaccine with no problems.

@Carmie and @Sweet_Serenity, I got my shingles vaccine last year at the pharmacy. It didn't cost me a cent.... it was covered by my insurance. At the time I was told that the vaccine was only 50% effective. But if you did get the shingles it would be a much milder form. Since then a more effective vaccine has been released .... it is supposedly 80% effective. My understanding it that I can also get the new vaccine..... I just have to wait a couple months.