I am on long term Steroids, the leaflet says avoid Shingles. I got Shingles a year ago, went to the doctors the same day and was prescribed anti viral drugs. I don't think, compared to others (my husband had it quite severely some years ago)my shingles was too bad. I have been offered the jab, and I'm going to have it I think it's a good idea I have heard of people having it more than once.