I am a 66 year old female generally healthy - have osteopinia.  I had chicken pox when I was 11.  I am considering getting the shingles vaccine but Im afraid of the side effects I might have.  I have an allergy to Vicoden and codine and I am overly sensitive to some medications that may cause drowsiness.Do you recommend I get the shingles shot??
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, If you were suffered from chicken pox in your childhood, by this time you would be having protective antibody titles in the body which will fight against the virus and protect you against getting this disease again. One attack of chicken pox will give lifelong immunity. The herpes virus can remain dormant for longer period in the nerve endings, whenever there is a reduction in the immunity this virus will activate and produce the symptoms of varicella booster. No problem in getting this vaccine, but two doses of vaccine should be taken at an interval of 1 month. Thank you.