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Shingrix Vaccine

luvmybeetle — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 02:26:37 GMT

Well, I finally was able to get my Shigrix shot today. I found a Pharmacy that said they had 1 left. I yelled out, "I'll take it". It was almost funny to them since not to many people are excited to get a shot. But tonight my arm hurts a little and I think I'm getting a fever. He said I could get the second one from 2 to 6 months after. I have been trying to find this shot for 6 months. I had to go on wait list at one pharmacy, so I'll call them and cancel it tomorrow.

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millieshops — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 02:39:44 GMT

@luvmybeetleMy GP just recommended those shots for me.

Hope your pain and fever are slight and fast.

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Drythe — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 02:57:20 GMT

@luvmybeetle

Congratulations!

I had mine @ 10 years ago after a bad round with singles that affected my right eye.

The vaccination was just out and I waited 2 years for it, on a list with the small independent pharmacist we have gone to for years.

One day in year 3 of waiting I was in the pharmacy waiting for a 'script' to be filled and asked him where I was on the list. I was still way down, and he looked at me so sadly for a moment, knowing I had had multiple flair-ups and was on an antiviral drug to try and stop them. Then he said, 'oh heck, I'm giving you this NOW.'

I knew it was not right then, and I know it is not right now. But still, I am so GRATEFUL!

Best of luck to you!

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BirkiLady — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 03:58:24 GMT

@luvmybeetle Rotate your arm to keep it from hurting and take an aspirin. Worked for me. (Suggestions from the RN in my PCP's office when I received my shot earlier this spring.)

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BirkiLady — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 04:01:55 GMT

@Drythe There is a new shingles shot out now; much more reliable. A ten-year old shot needs to be re-done anyway. Talk to your Physician and have another shot provided soon; then you'll need the second within six months. The vaccines are in short supply; you may need to be placed on a waiting list. Good luck.

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IMW — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:22:39 GMT

Received mine a 10days ago. My arm was very, very sore, hot and red. For several days I had flu like symptoms, especially extreme muscle spasms and pain.

Good luck with symptoms, it is well worth it to avoid shingles.

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Boehm Collector — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:00:25 GMT

I had my first shingles shot last year, Got the new, improved one last week. My arm did hurt for a few days ...and I felt achy and feverish for 2 days. Didn't have a problem finding either one in the Sam's Club Pharmacy.

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151949 — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:02:17 GMT

This vaccination is pricey if you are going to have a large co pay or have to pay out of pocket for it , so shop all around to every pharmacy in your area for the cost to you. I did. Found Walgreens and CVS were most expensive. Walmart in the middle , but you had to go on wait list, and the best price was at Publix pharmacy, $40 less than Walgreens.

On my ins. this drug is a tier 4 so I have a deductible at that level which meant I had to pay out of pocket for these shots.It pays to shop around, by the time I pay for both shots I'll save $80.

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BirkiLady — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:11:57 GMT

@151949 My insurance paid for 100% of the shingles shot. It's a vaccine; a preventative treatment under Medicare/BC-BS.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:22:08 GMT

I had my physical two weeks ago and I asked about it. My doctor said that there's a shortage and most pharmacies near us don't have any. They'll will all be stocked in a couple of months but everyone's out or practically out now. It's a big group practice and she said they do have some but are only giving it to people who have compromised immune systems and at risk. I'll call the office in November.

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151949 — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 01:58:46 GMT

@BirkiLady wrote:
@151949 My insurance paid for 100% of the shingles shot. It's a vaccine; a preventative treatment under Medicare/BC-BS.

So what? Had I already met my deductible mine would have as well - but I do have a deductible on tier 4 . Was yours zostravax or the shingrix?

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 02:02:14 GMT

I had the old shot but have been trying to get the new ones. I keep hearing CVS hasn't gotten any!

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aubnwa01 — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 06:01:00 GMT

I was picking up a Rx at Costco's pharmacy yesterday & asked about the Shingrix vaccine & the pharmacist told me it's backordered for the whole country, but that might mean just for the Costco Pharmacies.

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151949 — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 10:52:04 GMT

I had no problem getting it at Publix a couple weeks ago. As a matter of fact they had big posters up by the pharmacy saying it was available.

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winamac1 — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 23:25:20 GMT

@aubnwa01 wrote:
I was picking up a Rx at Costco's pharmacy yesterday & asked about the Shingrix vaccine & the pharmacist told me it's backordered for the whole country, but that might mean just for the Costco Pharmacies.

It has been in high demand and it has been backordered--out of stock. One of my best friends "sells"this vaccine to Dr's. She's told me about the demand!

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deeva — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 14:40:58 GMT

My PCP suggested I get Shingrix. Their office has the vaccine in stock, so I'll have them administer the injections.

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Drythe — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 19:10:20 GMT

@BirkiLady wrote:
@Drythe There is a new shingles shot out now; much more reliable. A ten-year old shot needs to be re-done anyway. Talk to your Physician and have another shot provided soon; then you'll need the second within six months. The vaccines are in short supply; you may need to be placed on a waiting list. Good luck.

@BirkiLady

Thank you! I did not know that, but I see my Immunologist next week. I bet she brings it up, I an so fortunate, she is smart, kind, and caring, KEEPS UP WITH NEW THINGS.

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Coquille — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:51:08 GMT

My husband and I got our second dose of the Shingrix vaccine yesterday. We both had a minor reaction to the first dose. Our arms were in pain for about 2 days. Today, my arm hurts again but my husband feels like he has the flu. No temp, just really achy, lightheaded and tired. So, just wanted to let everyone know, that the side effects can vary. Stay well.

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lovesrecess — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 02:46:57 GMT

I think under the circumstances, your pharmacist did the right thing

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OKPrincess — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:10:00 GMT

DH and I went to Walgreens today to pick up a prescription, each got the flu shot and got on the waiting list for the Shingrix vaccine. First come, first served.

Since DH got a Shingles vaccine in 2014, she advised him to get the new one.