Isn't the new vaccine (Shingrix) far more effective and for ages 50+? I've had luck with many patients having insurance help with the cost, so it's not as expensive. Honest question. - an inquisitive NO

tehallicatz0rs

*NP. Sorry, fat fingers.

wayfaringmd

@tehallicatz0rs Shingrix is supposed to be much more effective than the live vaccine. Like 96% with shingrix vs maybe 60% at best with the old (and way lower efficacy in the very old)

tehallicatz0rs

That's exactly what I thought, but isnt the age requirement also lowered because of improved efficacy? I was told 50+ for Shingrix. I'm not disputing the "needs zoster vaccine for herpes that not zoster" statement.

YAAS I love vaccination talk! dat´s my jam. 

anyhow u are all right.

Ok I think I missed it. Where are you going?

Post-SOAP I found a TRI/TY in New York

One can’t have all the answers all the time and we all need to learn...so...

I am curious how other medical professionals have had to deal with treating or taking care of relatives/loved ones. This could go from anything to the sniffles to terminal diseases. I have fortunately not had to do this yet, but will probably feel obliged to at some point. 

Also he spelled Y’all wrong.