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New Shingles vaccine ?.

lucky-girl — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 13:57:55 GMT

Anyone getting it. My doctor wants me to get it

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Effie54 — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 14:00:49 GMT

My doctor wanted me to get it as well, but I declined. There are reports out there of very bad side-effects, since its a live virus being injected into your system. For myself, I'm not going to have it.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 14:09:06 GMT

My DH and I got the older one, not rushing into this one, it is too new on the market.

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dex — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 14:10:34 GMT

I don’t like to try out new vaccines or meds....I wait to see what nasty stuff crops up under the side effects list in the years to follow.

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Jacie — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 14:12:22 GMT

I was surprised to be asked if I wanted it from the Pharmacy when I picked up a recent prescription. I had the original one a couple years ago. I declined.

My immediate reaction was "what are the drug companies up to now?"!!

Cynical I know! Just feel like they always want us to pump up with more of their spendy drugs!

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IMW — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 14:41:45 GMT

Received the old vaccine a couple of years ago,not rushing to get the new and unproven one.

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cherry — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 15:01:53 GMT

I did rush to get it. I have known 2 people that got shingles. They were in agony, and one almost lost her vision in one eye, because of them

We had one day we felt a bit off color, but, it was really not a big deal ,and we are old codgers, so that might make a difference

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henderson — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 15:32:40 GMT

Be aware that you can get the Shingles more than once. I have a friend who got it 4 times.

@cherry wrote:
I did rush to get it. I have known 2 people that got shingles. They were in agony, and one almost lost her vision in one eye, because of them

We had one day we felt a bit off color, but, it was really not a big deal ,and we are old codgers, so that might make a difference

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Shelbelle — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 15:52:00 GMT

I agree that no one wants to ever get shingles, but on the other hand we dont want to be infused with something that is not tried and true either.

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RedTop — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 16:25:41 GMT

I feel I have protection from the first shingles vaccine, and am not going to be in any hurry to get the new vaccine.

The doctor suggestively mentioned this new vaccine to my mother yesterday, since she had a bout with shingles 6 years ago. She took the shingles vaccine as soon as the rash cleared up, and is not receptive to the idea of getting two more shots.

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cherry — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 16:26:56 GMT

WE are approaching the time to get our second dose, and I am glad we did it

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NickNack — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 16:39:35 GMT

My annual exam is next Thursday, and I was planning on asking my doctor about it. I got the first Shingles vaccine a year ago. I'm pretty sure she will say I should get it. I'm debating about whether I want to get it. I won't ask her if I decide against it. I definitely don't want Shingles. I remember my grandmother having it, and it was awful.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 18:35:10 GMT

In February, I asked our new primary doctor about it and he recommended holding off for a little while as it’s so new.

I had shingles when when I was 28. It was horribly painful but I only had one outbreak. I was lucky, but it was horrible.

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esmeraldagooch — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 18:40:09 GMT

No. I see commercials for the last one with lawyers ready to help victims. I had it at 35 when I had melamoma. The doctor said if I had come in right when I got it he had medication to stop it. My son recently had shingles and his doctor stopped it in it's tracks. I would rather go that route.

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corita — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 18:47:50 GMT

I had a fairly rough reaction to my first - and only so far -shot! Had a really sore arm with a big, red, swollen lump. Reaction lasted around 2 weeks. Will wait for to see what reactions others are getting to the new shot!!

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151949 — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 19:03:01 GMT

@Effie54 wrote:
My doctor wanted me to get it as well, but I declined. There are reports out there of very bad side-effects, since its a live virus being injected into your system. For myself, I'm not going to have it.

You are talking about the first shingles vaccine - there is a new one that only uses the DNA from the virus.

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patbz — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 01:28:15 GMT

I had a mild (but painful) bout of shingles 12 years ago. I got old vaccine about five years ago and will begin the new one in June (want to get 6 weeks after second cataract surgery). This one is much more effective and I definitely don't want another round of Shingles!

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aubnwa01 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 03:48:47 GMT

My Dr. mentioned it the last time I saw him, but said it's only covered by Medicare right now if I got it at a pharmacy & not if I got it in-office, which is where I got the regular shingles shot a few years back. I think it's called the Shingrix vaccine. I saw a sign about it at Costco's pharmacy, which is where I get most of my Rxs filled. I think I'll wait on getting it.

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Venezia — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 04:13:53 GMT

@Effie54 wrote:
My doctor wanted me to get it as well, but I declined. There are reports out there of very bad side-effects, since its a live virus being injected into your system. For myself, I'm not going to have it.

The new shingles vaccine does not contain a live virus; the old one does:

"But because the new shingles vaccine contains a nonliving viral particle, it may ultimately be deemed appropriate for those with compromised immunity. (Zostavax contains live—although weakened—herpes zoster virus, so those with significantly weakened immune systems should not receive it.) The ACIP will review data on Shingrix in these groups as it becomes available."

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Ainhisg — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:22:37 GMT

@NickNack wrote:
My annual exam is next Thursday, and I was planning on asking my doctor about it. I got the first Shingles vaccine a year ago. I'm pretty sure she will say I should get it. I'm debating about whether I want to get it. I won't ask her if I decide against it. I definitely don't want Shingles. I remember my grandmother having it, and it was awful.

@NickNack, I am in the same situation as you...got the first vaccine last year and wondered about getting the new one. My yearly isn't until June. Please report back what your doctor says, and if you think of it, please tag me. Thanks if you can!