Hello John and Doves,This is an FYI for the elderly (those 65 and older) considering getting the shingles vaccine (Shingrix).The shingles vaccine, Shingrix, received FDA approval October, 2017 for the prevention of shingles in adults 50 years of age and older.For years, I have heard that 'Shingrix can cause shingles' so many elderly people were avoiding getting this vaccine. It's pretty sad when a 'vaccine' actually increases your risk of getting the disease it's suppose to prevent. And Shingrix does not provide 100% protection from getting shingles (more like 73%, per this study).According to the scientific information, "Shingrix is biologically incapable of causing a shingles infection." It's a non-live vaccine. It contains a protein (Glycoprotein E) found on the surface of the virus - and not a whole virus, thus it cannot cause infection. It also contains a strong adjuvant system called AS01B - to enhance immune response. This appears to be a toxin. Not containing a live virus results in physicians saying "the risk of it causing the disease is considered zero."
Can the Shingles Vaccine Cause Shingles? - ScienceInsightsYet, why are physicians seeing an increase in shingles after the first dose of Shingrix in their elderly patients?The thought is that the adjuvant in the vaccine weakens cellular immunity for a short time period...this short period could allow the virus (which is already present in many people) to reactivate. Thus they end up with shingles.Increased Risk of Shingles Post Shingrix Vaccine in People Age 65 Years And Older:This article was published Dec 24, 2025 in "Clinical Infectious Disease".The authors were following up on claims from physicians that shingles were presenting shortly after vaccination in adults 65 years of age and older. Shingrix is a recombinant zoster vaccine; also known as RZV. It is given as 2 doses, two to six months apart; Shingrix is suppose to, hopefully, prevent shingles.Results of this study: There was an 11-fold increase in shingles within 21 days post-dose of RZV vaccination in adults >= 65. No increase was detected in younger adults. Following the second dose, "the risk of shingles presentations was reduced in all age groups. Vaccine recipients had a 73% reduction in shingles following 2 doses.I have not seen this increase risk of 'getting shingles' with any Shingrix information I reviewed. Although I have heard about "the shingles vaccine giving you shingles'. Now I see why I have heard this.Also, back in 2021, the FDA made a safety labeling change to the information for Shingrix. A study showed "an increased risk of GBS (Guillain-Barre Syndrome) was observed during the 42 days following vaccination with Shingrix.""FDA has concluded that revision to the Warnings and Precautions section of the Prescribing Information for Shingrix to include a warning about GBS is warranted."FDA Requires a Warning about Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) be Included in the Prescribing Information for Shingrix | FDA
As I wrote, I have heard it said that 'the Shingrix vaccine can give you shingles'. The Australian study shows this to be true: Shingrix vaccine dose #1 gives an 11-fold increase risk in getting shingles within 21 days. The reason could be the nasty adjuvant that it contains. This is something every senior needs to be aware of. And also, it is known to have a risk of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in the elderly - so much so, that the FDA had to attach a warning to the label.After the above study, the FDA should add another warning - increased risk of shingles post first dose in those 65 and older.This is certainly something every senior should be aware of before taking the Shingrix vaccine. Be aware...you could get shingles and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. But it is some 73% effective after the second dose in preventing shingles. We shouldn't have to be concerned with 'bad side' effects for any 'vaccines' - and its the adjuvants that seem to be the problem most of the time.Just FYI.Chance