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JUST AS I THOUGHT

Luvsmyfam — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:37:37 GMT

Saturday around noon,I got my last shingle shot.Today,I am paying for it.Im chilled and have flu like symptons.Tomorrow is a work day,so I'm hoping this will go away.

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coffee drinker — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:05:58 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Better to have chills and those flu-like symptoms that will be gone in a few days than getting Shingles.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:59:52 GMT

Better than having shingles. You knew these mild could happen so why are you complaining? Cvs cancelled my appointment, they didn't have the vaccine but I scheduled it on a Wednesday to account for some down time if I needed it. I wanted to be ok for the weekend. They emailed that they have all vaccines so I'll reschedule.

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RetRN — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:17:24 GMT

Why must some people be so negative and condescending in all of their posts? The OP simply shared her experience with getting a shingles vaccine. It may be helpful to someone else who reads it. I doubt that anyone really cares that someones appointment was cancelled.

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BlueFinch — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:49:32 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Good for you for finishing the series. Some say the second shot was even tougher for them.

Thankfully, the discomfort is temporary and will soon become a distant memory. When they pass, the reward will be protection from shingles. A win-win.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:51:24 GMT

It was the same for me 2 years ago, a one day fever.

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Luvsmyfam — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:14:09 GMT

@chrystaltree Uh,complaining?Just stating a fact.

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conlt — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:19:01 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I got Shingles in July of 2019. In January and June of 2020, I received the Shingles Vaccine. I always say the Shingles Vaccine is the 1 that kicked me down, but only for a day or 2. Not bad, I was tired, felt sick just a bit. It was better than getting Shingles though.

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SportyShorty07 — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:22:01 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I hope that you rest and relax today and feel better tomorrow. Make sure to stay warm and hydrated and try to get your mind off of the symptoms by watching your favorite show or movie. I'm glad that you got the shingles vaccine though, it will help prevent you from getting shingles in the future. If you need to call out of work tomorrow, feel free to since your health and comfort are important. I hope you feel better and have a great rest of your weekend!

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Trinity11 — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:47:09 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
Saturday around noon,I got my last shingle shot.Today,I am paying for it.Im chilled and have flu like symptons.Tomorrow is a work day,so I'm hoping this will go away.

I feel for you @Luvsmyfam . A day off from a difficult work schedule and you have to spend it feeling unwell is hard. But think about how your being proactive will keep you from getting what I experienced 3 years ago. I had shingles. They went into my right eye, I contracted iritis and they went to my brain. I was hospitalized. I now have neurological issues from them.

Praying for a fast recovery and hope tonight you feel well.💕

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Franklinbell — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:56:16 GMT

@Luvsmyfam My second vaccine was worst than the first. Just a little more tiredness than the first one. Hope you feel better soon!!

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:58:28 GMT

@Luvsmyfam My 1st shingles vaccine was easy peasy. Number 2, I ended up with a really sore arm for 3 days and felt pretty tired.

Just rest, maybe have some hot soup or tea, drink plenty of fluids and/or tylenol. Hopefully tomorrow will be better for you.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:10:04 GMT

Got the RSV and wasn't prepared for it. When I got the others I was prepared. Made sure I had Tyenol, ginger ale and very little to do. Those fevers really bring me down. Hubbs had a milder reaction than I ,but we are now OK.

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occasionalrain — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 01:35:25 GMT

I read that the vaccine isn't 100% effective in preventing Shingles and some people will get GBS as a result. For that reason I'm not getting it.