New Shringrex shot for shingles - Page 3

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

I prefer to get my shot at my local CVS. They have been unable to get adequate supplies thus far. I've called several times and they are no longer able to do a "waitlist". Given that you need 2 shots, I plan on waiting until it's more readily available. I don't want to go through the same scarcity when it's time for the 2nd shot. I'm hoping my previous shingles vaccine will carry me through.

henderson · ‎03-18-2010

I have Medicare Advantage plan and CVS told me my cost would be $47. I forgot to ask if that is for one injection or two. I think it's just one.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

When I got my first shot at Publix I paid for both, so when it's time for me to get the second shot in Oct. they darn well better have one for me since I already paid $160 for it.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@151949 wrote:
When I got my first shot at Publix I paid for both, so when it's time for me to get the second shot in Oct. they darn well better have one for me since I already paid $160 for it.

I believe they charged you for the first one only. The Shingrix vaccine is expensive and the average cost for both is about $280 (w/o ins). Payment in advance for the second one is not taken. Pay as you go...as they say. @151949

lulu1 · ‎03-29-2011

We had our initial shot in July, then the second shot last Friday. We paid $15 each time. My arm is still sore to the touch.

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

Why get the Shingrix vaccine over Zostavax? Also note that Zostavax is a live virus vaccine, Shingrix is not.

Excerpt from: https://www.consumerreports.org/shingles-vaccine/new-shingles-vaccine-shingrix-what-you-should-know/

Zostavax offers 70 percent protection against shingles for people between 50 and 59 but only 18 percent in people 80 and older, according to the Pink Sheet, which reports on the pharmaceutical industry.

When all ages are taken into consideration, Zostavax cuts the chance of shingles by only 51 percent and the risk of PHN by 67 percent.

In addition, Zostavax’s effectiveness appears to last just five years, according to the CDC. And research presented in the fall at IDWeek, an annual meeting for infectious disease professionals, suggests that Zostavax may actually wane after only three years.

The Shingrix vaccine (whose two doses are to be given two to six months apart), according to the CDC, offers 97 percent protection in people in their 50s and 60s and roughly 91 percent protection in those in their 70s and 80s. And it appeared to retain similarly high effectiveness throughout a four-year study period and cut PHN risk by 86 percent.

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Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

@chiclet wrote:
I got mine in August at Walgreens. The second part will be October to February. I know there is a shortage so I guess I will start trying in October or get on a waiting list . I told my Doctor I never had chickenpox and she ordered a test to find out. It turns out I did have chickpox so I got the new shot. My arm was very sore for a week. It is very very expensive.....My insurance covered it in full so I am very lucky.

@chiclet, I got the first shot the end of June. The clock is ticking, I have to get it by the end of December. I find out from my local CVS it is backordered, the CDC gives them only one box a month. You can't get on a waitlist, it's first come first serve. Now I have to call everyday ( I was told they should get it around October 1) to see if they have gotten it. If I had known it would be this difficult getting the vaccine I never would have started. I wonder what will happen if I can't get the second vaccine, I'm sure my health insurance wouldn't want to then pay for the first vaccine all over again?

FrostyBabe1 · ‎05-09-2016

My insurance doesn't cover either of the shingles vaccines. When I contacted the insurance company, they said it's only covered once one reaches Medicare age, and then only under some of their Medicare plans. I have several years before I'll be eligible for Medicare and I'm really not feeling paying for it out of pocket, but we'll see.

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chlema · ‎05-22-2010

I'm on the waitlist at my local market. I am on medicare and also part D. They quoted me a price of $66 each for the new vaccine - if it ever comes in.

Charlie Bear · ‎03-15-2011

I was told that the vaccine is paid for through your Part D if on Medicare. She said the previous vaccine was only 30% effective. Asked why the shortage and was told only one pharmaceutical company produces it. My physician strongly recommended that I get one.