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Shingles Vaccination
SHINGLES VACCINE: ANOTHER LAYER OF PROTECTION FOR THE BNTM COMMUNITY 💙
If you’re living with Bronchiectasis and/or NTM lung disease, protecting your overall health is an important part of managing your respiratory health.
One vaccine worth talking to your healthcare provider about is the shingles (zoster) vaccine.
🦠Why does shingles matter?
Shingles is caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus that remains dormant in the body. It can cause a painful rash, nerve pain, and sometimes serious complications.
Why should the BNTM community care?People living with chronic lung disease may already have a lot on their plate. Preventing an additional illness—and the complications that can come with it—is one way to help protect your health and avoid unnecessary setbacks.
💉 Shingrix is the recommended shingles vaccine for adults 50 and older, and it may also be recommended for certain adults 19 and older who are immunocompromised. It is given as a 2-dose series.
Please speak with your doctor to find out if the shingles vaccine is appropriate for you, especially if you take medications that affect your immune system or have other health conditions.
Remember: Vaccines are not about treating BNTM—they’re about preventing additional illnesses that can make living with a chronic lung condition more challenging.
💙 Protect your lungs. Protect your health. Stay up to date on recommended vaccines. Please let us know if you have any specific questions.
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