Im passing along the info I got from my family doctor. As always.... check with your family doc prior to getting any treatment or vaccine or even drastically changing your diet. I spoke with my family doctor at length about both the shingles vaccine and the country's anti-vaccine movement resulting in the resurgence of previously eradicated diseases.

My doctor advised me knowing my full history to get the shingles vaccine. He said anyone who has had chicken pox, is over 50 with a compromised immune system should get it. Some cancer patients over 50 may have recovered enough to have resumed their former lives, their bodies may not be as fragile as other cancer patients. They may not need the vaccine while others have a more compromised immune system and need the shot. If you check with your family doc, please let me know what they advise.

May years ago, I watched my grandmother suffer with shingles, it eventually landed her in the hospital for a couple weeks. She was so sick! Hospitals are my worst fear, (after spending 2 months stuck there in 2009) so Im getting the shot to hopefully avoid ever experiencing what its like to have shingles. I remember Davidcpa had shingles a few years ago. He is pretty resilient, nothing can keep that guy down for long.