Zostavax and MS

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Hey everyone -

Is it safe to give zostavax to a pt with MS? I can't find a straight answer.

This person is not on immunosuppressants, and her MS is very very mild (more

like a burnt out version, with occasional exacerbations of arm weakness,

fatigue, etc that resolve after her current stressor passes).

Any help appreciated.

Steve Hersch MD

MeducationPC

Ashland, OR

(yes, some people do accept vaccines here...)

[Guest guest]

Call the manufacturer. They have all the studies

 

Hey everyone - Is it safe to give zostavax to a pt with MS? I can't find a straight answer. This person is not on immunosuppressants, and her MS is very very mild (more like a burnt out version, with occasional exacerbations of arm weakness, fatigue, etc that resolve after her current stressor passes).

Any help appreciated.Steve Hersch MDMeducationPCAshland, OR(yes, some people do accept vaccines here...)

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