Shingles shot...anyone get it? - Page 3

JustJazzmom · ‎03-09-2010

No, not yet.

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AnikaBrodie · ‎03-10-2010

I had a very bad case of shingles several years ago and it was the most painful experience of my life. So, when the shingles vaccine became available I got it and so did my DH. The only reaction I had was minimal soreness for one or two days. DH didn't have any problems at all. We only had to pay a copay and our insurance paid the rest.

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Hooty · ‎03-09-2010

@Kalli wrote:
Wondered if there's a reaction? Any side effects?

I got mine about 2 yrs. ago, no side effect except the area was sore for a couple of days, but that is usually true with most shots!

Lindaj46 · ‎05-15-2011

I got a shingles shot about a month ago. No problems, thank goodness. I watched my mother suffer with shingles. It is not good. Luckily my insurance paid for it. I heard the shot is quite expensive. It would cost insurance companies alot more paying for someone suffering from shingles, than paying for the shot. Very frustrating for sure.

milly1 · ‎03-09-2010

My husband had the shot and had no reaction. Unfortunately, I wasn't as lucky. I had redness, swelling and itching. Plus the rash traveled down my arm. I guess I was one who had a severe reaction which doesn't happen that often. Still, given my Mother had shingles I would have the shot again. My rash lasted about 10 days.

Drythe · ‎07-09-2011

Shingles in my right eye were absolutely awful !

Afterwards, had the shot, no problems, no more flare ups.

NOTE: I you are immunocompromised speak with your MD about getting the vaccination whatever your age.

You do NOT have to be 60 to get shingles - I wasn't.

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Lotus · ‎03-09-2010

Kali...I got it 2 years ago at 60.....no reaction, except a little swelling and soreness at the injection site for about a week.

I got it done at CVS and insurance paid for it.....the dr's office wanted $$ up front, then I would be re-imbursed by insurance. THEY told me to go to CVS....easier.

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RainCityWoman · ‎06-16-2015

I've had the shot. The only reaction I got was a slightly sore arm for a couple of days.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I got it 2 years ago when I turned 60, only reaction was redness at the sight for about a week.

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

Our doctor offered it to my husband when it first came out and then I got it when I was old enough. We did not have side effects , but I would take the chance any way because I've seen soom pretty nasty cases of shingles on people over the years.