Hello there. I'm sorry to hear that you had shingles as I understand this is a very painful condition.
And, as you mentioned, many other women have written in saying they also believe there is a connection between the flu shot and shingles. You can find a link to what they're saying here.
While scientists believe that shingles is caused by a reactivation of the virus behind chickenpox, the causes for the reactivation itself are poorly understood.
Because so many women have asked this question, we have contacted the American Lung Association and the Centers for Disease Control to 1) try to learn more about any potential connections and 2) make them aware of the situation.
Did you chat with your doctor about the possible connection in the flu shot and shingles? I'd be interested to hear what he or she had to say.
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Hello there. I'm sorry to hear that you had shingles as I understand this is a very painful condition.
And, as you mentioned, many other women have written in saying they also believe there is a connection between the flu shot and shingles. You can find a link to what they're saying here.
https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/can-flu-shot-lead-shingles
While scientists believe that shingles is caused by a reactivation of the virus behind chickenpox, the causes for the reactivation itself are poorly understood.
Because so many women have asked this question, we have contacted the American Lung Association and the Centers for Disease Control to 1) try to learn more about any potential connections and 2) make them aware of the situation.
Did you chat with your doctor about the possible connection in the flu shot and shingles? I'd be interested to hear what he or she had to say.
November 27, 2008 - 7:57amThis Comment
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