June1952Member3 years agoShingles VaccineAt a recent GP appointment getting the flu jab he recommended I get the shingles vaccine. As I was due for the 4th COVID shot I could not have it then (not recommended together, although the flu and ...Show More
noosa_blue150Member3 years agocheck with your oncologist about shingles vaccine - it’s a live vaccine and Im on targeted chemo , and was told not to get it as its not recommended for immunocompromised https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/resources/publications/infographic-vaccination-for-people-who-are-immunocompromisedI would,have preferred to,have it (no one can deny shingles bloody awful)
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