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Yes, it is safe to get the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) if you have MS. In fact, it's recommended for people over 50 since it's not a live vaccine but rather a recombinant vaccine, making it safe to take with MS disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). This is particularly important because some MS medications can actually Show Full Answer

Yes, it is safe to get the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) if you have MS. In fact, it's recommended for people over 50 since it's not a live vaccine but rather a recombinant vaccine, making it safe to take with MS disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). This is particularly important because some MS medications can actually increase your risk of developing shingles, since it's a reactivation of the chickenpox virus that has remained dormant in your nerve cells. Having had chickenpox as a child means you're at risk for shingles, so getting vaccinated would be a preventive measure.

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MS Treatments and Vaccines: What You Need To Know