I was fortunate not to get shingles during my treatment and possibly I still have a little childhood protection against Shingles which is adult form of chicken pox. It is very painful and the only tre...
Also receiving blood products or immunoglobulin in last 3 months, or another live vaccine -e.g. a vaccine Measles,mumps, &/or rubella in the last month is a contraindication as these may affect your uptake of the shingles vaccine. For people under 50 years the varicella vaccine may also be more appropriate if doctors agree on safety of vaccinating.