[Barbara2]

I am glad to know this, as I thought anyone with cancer should not get the vaccine, but I see from the information below, that if your immune system is not weakened you can receive the shot. I briefly discussed cancer/immune system with my onc the last time I saw him, and he said that in time, the immune system returns to normal...good to know.

From WebMD:

Who should not get the shingles vaccine?

According to the CDC, don't get a shingles vaccine if you've have the following:

• A life-threatening allergic reaction to gelatin, the antibiotic neomycin, or any other component of the shingles vaccine. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies.
• A weakened immune system because of:

• HIV/AIDS or another disease that affects the immune system
• Treatment with drugs that affect the immune system, such as steroids
• Cancer treatment such as radiation or chemotherapy
• A history of cancer affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic system, such as leukemia or lymphoma
• Active, untreated tuberculosis
• Pregnancy (or might be pregnant). Women should not become pregnant until at least three months after getting shingles vaccine.
• WebMD Medical Reference
  
  
  
  
  Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on April 22, 2008