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First shingles vaccination today

PuppyLoverBob666 — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:01:33 GMT

I finally got off my duff today and my first shingles vaccine (out of 2 shots), plus the vaccine for "old peoples" pnuemonia.

I was told that the reaction to the shingles shot could be...intense--that's med-speak for "you might feel terrible". Oy, "they" weren't kidding. the shoulder they gave the vaccine in, hurts like hell and I don't know if I can keep a doctor's appointmen tomorrow. How ironic!

Thank God I have prescription pain medication because I think I'm going to need it, plus sleeping medication. At 72 I guess I'm officially "old" but I don't feel like it; I gues iit snuck up on me by surprise.

Has anyone else had the shingles vaccination? And what was your reaction?

Re: First shingles vaccination today

on the bay — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:06:03 GMT

@PuppyLoverBob666,

I haven't gotten either but my aunts and sister got both the shingles and pneumonia and didn't have any reactions😳 but I've heard that many have.

How did you feel about the pneumonia vaccine? I'm a scaredy cat! (even though I had no qualms about getting the covd vaccine and booster). Go figure.🙄

Re: First shingles vaccination today

Skyegirl21 — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:10:53 GMT

Good for you! This vaccine is quite effective and shingles can be terrible and long-lasting. I have a friend who's husband recently got it along the nerve to his eye. Very dangerous.
I have gotten the series, and glad they have it! I did have a low grade fever for couple of hours, but took some Tylenol and no big deal!

Re: First shingles vaccination today

MUNCHIE — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:27:48 GMT

I also had my first Shingles vaccine,,$182.00 as I had to meet a $500 deductible before insurance would pay. I had fever and chills (could not get warm) for 24 hours afterward. Medicare and my insurance would not pay for this shot, although we are all being told we HAVE to get it..Number 2 in another month or so..

Re: First shingles vaccination today

PamfromCT — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:28:37 GMT

Years ago, I received the original shingles vaccine.

Last year I listened to my PCP and got the two dose Shingrix vaccine. My doctor had advised me that I might have some negative effects. I had none with the first shot, but then did not feel too well after the second.

Ask me if I care? Not one bit. Hopefully I will never get a case of shingles. I have a friend who had shingles, and it was a thing we all would want to avoid.

Feel better soon!

Re: First shingles vaccination today

Kachina624 — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:28:46 GMT

I didn't have any reaction whatsoever to either Shingrix vaccination, not even a sore arm. Were you advised to relax your arm when getting the injection?

I've had several pneumonia vaccinations, the latest being Prevnar 20. None were ever called "old peoples' pneumonia". I'd refuse a shot if they called it by that name.

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Love my grandkids — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:31:35 GMT

@PuppyLoverBob666 I had it some years ago. I need to ask my pharmacy about getting the 2nd one.

Hope you feel better but glad you got the vaccine.

Re: First shingles vaccination today

manny2 — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:32:06 GMT

@PuppyLoverBob666 wrote:
I finally got off my duff today and my first shingles vaccine (out of 2 shots), plus the vaccine for "old peoples" pnuemonia.

I was told that the reaction to the shingles shot could be...intense--that's med-speak for "you might feel terrible". Oy, "they" weren't kidding. the shoulder they gave the vaccine in, hurts like hell and I don't know if I can keep a doctor's appointmen tomorrow. How ironic!

Thank God I have prescription pain medication because I think I'm going to need it, plus sleeping medication. At 72 I guess I'm officially "old" but I don't feel like it; I gues iit snuck up on me by surprise.

Has anyone else had the shingles vaccination? And what was your reaction?

I got the first shingles vaccine in December, and my second the end of January. The first was really painful. The second one was a little better, but still uncomfortable.

Re: First shingles vaccination today

PuppyLoverBob666 — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:34:17 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
None were ever called "old peoples' pneumonia". I'd refuse a shot if they called it by that name.

That's a JOKE...you know, humor.

Re: First shingles vaccination today

On It — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:50:50 GMT

@PuppyLoverBob666 I reacted to the Shingrix by feeling wiped out and more fatigued than I normally am. I didn't feel normal for about two weeks. Shortly afterward I saw my doctor for my yearly exam, and he advised waiting longer than two months to get my second dose. He actually said wait until closer to the six month window.

I hope you bounce back quickly. It is worth a few sluggish days to avoid shingles.

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kate2357 — Thu, 12 May 2022 02:01:34 GMT

Only sore arm on first one and gone by morning. Waited 3 months for 2nd shot, and had no symptoms at all after shot. My spouse felt achy after his 2nd shot, gone by morning. We both had Shingrex vaccine. (Not sure on spelling...it was fall of 2021 we had shots).

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 12 May 2022 02:14:42 GMT

The first shot my arm hurt and I was wiped out for 3 days. Just tired and wanted to sleep. The second shot my arm hurt worse and I had a horrible headache the next day. No amount of aspirin helped, only sleep helped but by the third day I felt fine.

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roeroe1005 — Thu, 12 May 2022 02:32:05 GMT

I had shot #1 in February. I don't want to turn anyone off, but it was almost like I could feel the liquid going thru my arm. I did not feel great for about 48 hours. I was told I had to get the 2nd shot within 6 months. I walked out of the pharmacy thinking I am NOT rushing back.

I went for my second shot last week. It was much better this time. No reaction.

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Goodie2shoes — Thu, 12 May 2022 02:40:23 GMT

Congratulations on getting your first shingles vaccine ! Very good decision believe me. I have had both shots (shingrix) and as I posted here about a month ago or so I ended up still getting shingles. Although it was considered a mild case (because I had the vaccination} the shooting knife like pain on the right side of my head was horrible ! I had a rash on the right side of my neck and shoulder but no blistering thank goodness and with the medication my doctor ordered it was bearable and lasted about 3 weeks. Overall the vaccine was worth it.

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patbz — Thu, 12 May 2022 03:00:09 GMT

I actually had Shingles at 62; fortunately it was a very mild case( missed a couple of days of work because I couldn't wear my bra) with no residual effects. In my own office I found several people who'd had it ( including a co-workers 13 year old son, who had a severe case on his face, near his eyes). DH and I immediately got the first shingles vaccine and several years later we had the newer two shot version. No terrible reaction but we both had very sore arms with two shot version.

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781Florist — Thu, 12 May 2022 04:08:31 GMT

@MUNCHIE

I had the same exact experience with my Part D plan. Deductable was $465.00 (my co-pay was $165.00) and after the first shot the only thing I experienced was extreme soreness in my arm for about a day.

My second dose was scheduled for Mar. 17 2020, and that was right when the world stopped because of Covid. One thing after another....and two years later I haven't had shot #2 yet. I wonder if it is too late or if there is no statute of limitations on the second shot.

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Lilysmom1 — Thu, 12 May 2022 08:31:33 GMT

@PuppyLoverBob666 , I had the shingles vaccine and had a bad reaction. No one warned me about it. I went on a day trip with a friend and couldn't wait to get home. My arm was sore to touch and not with a big red blotch around the injection site and I felt draggy and flu like. Not fun! LM

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catter70 — Thu, 12 May 2022 09:37:24 GMT

I've had both, and one of them did cause an issue but it's been 3 or 4 years ago and don't remember which it was. Only lasted a couple days.

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SoCal Bred — Thu, 12 May 2022 11:46:25 GMT

I've gotten the series of the Shingrex vaccine a year ago, got my 2nd dose within 3 months, they give you a 2-6 month window frame to complete the series. I did not have any reaction except for a little soreness where they jabbed the needle in my arm.

I have not gotten the Prevnar 20 pneumonia shot yet.

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Knit-Chick — Thu, 12 May 2022 12:09:54 GMT

@PuppyLoverBob666 Hope you are feeling better! I only had a sore arm from the 1st vaccine. I just had my one last week and it was a bit worse. Fever, chills, aches... the following day I pretty much spent on the couch. I read that the 2nd one is worse for some. My husband had very little side affects. But bottom line it's still better than getting shingles!