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 Shingles
Vaccine for Celiac Patients?
As a recently
diagnosed 62 year old female with
Celiac Disease I was wondering
if it is safe to take the Shingles
Vaccine. I have been told that
it was not safe for those with
austoimmune diseases. I have thyroid
disease as well. Thank you for
your help.
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 Actually,
shingles vaccine should not be
given to those who have an immune
deficiency such as HIV disease,
or those who are taking immunosuppressive
drugs like azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine,
mycophenilate, or anti-TNf’s
(Remicade, Humira,Cimzia). Celiac
disease is actually an over activity
of the adaptive immune system,
and should not prevent one from
getting the vaccine. Health
and happiness,
Dr. Aron, Nov
08
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