Shingles
Yes , you better. Lol. Don't want to be like me.
Thanks for everyone's kind words and thoughts!
Jen
Yes that is right, the vaccine is limited to certain age groups. Check with your local health unit about vaccines, scheduling and cost.
Which is crazy, because they say the risk starts at 50-I got shingles when I was 52. Just a young'n! I think.
The Ontario government just announced it will cover the cost of the vaccine only for ages 65+, I believe, but not until next year.
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2016/02/26/free-shingles-vaccine-for-seniors-proposed-in-2016-ontario-budget-welcomed-by-peterborough-county-city-health-unit-medical-officer-of-health
Some work benefit plans will cover the vaccine.
Please know too, if you get shingles, and realize that is what it is-that is the hard part-and you get the ant-viral within 72 hours of onset, it lessens the severity. For me, it was the excruciating nerve pain that drove me to the doctor, not the blisters. And yes, the blisters near the eye are very dangerous.
Mine was really painful for about 4 days, then it resolved.