Originally Posted by jenidallas (Post 2105461)

Yep. I take an antiherpetic although I only take it when I'm under (or about to be under) a lot of stress or know I'm going through a period when I'm run down. It makes me sick to my stomach so even though I should take it all the time, I just can't handle it otherwise.

I also have RA and the shingles seems to come along with arthritic flares so my rheumatologist monitors my inflammation markers every six weeks when I go in for my infusions.

Originally Posted by southbymidwest (Post 2105843)

You most definitely can get it after 60-our neighbor got a nasty case of it that lasted for a few months. At the time, he was in his mid 70's.

I think that 60 is the earliest age that they will let you get the vaccine, if I understand correctly.