Zostavax (Shingles Vaccine) Information

Shingles vaccine – with the recent occurrence of shingles among several people in Sylvania, Ohio, everyone is reminded of what a painful and debilitating condition shingles can be. There is a vaccine, zostavax, that can prevent 50% of the cases of shingles and reduce the pain and severity if one does get shingles. Any person older than 60 who has had chickenpox at any time and who has not had shingles, should get the vaccine unless they are getting chemotherapy or have a transplant or have AIDS. The cost of the vaccine is $150 – 200 and may be covered by your insurance. Cathy Hunter published this information in her newsletter to church members. Cathy Hunter 419 882 0048 or by e-mail Cathy@sylvaniaucc.org.