The Schingles Shot - Page 4

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

Well, I had one shingles shot about 5- 6 years ago. I didn't even know there were two shots; not sure how that happened.

Anyway, I asked my doc about it she said that was the "old shot" and the new one is definitely better and I should get both of them.

Since I don't recall any symptoms at all, I'm "guessing" the subsequent shots wouldn't be either .... any theories on this?

Spacrazy · ‎12-14-2018

@May5 Last August I got the 2-part Shingrix vaccination. My arm was a wee painful but warm compresses helped but with the last one I felt a little achy.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

@May5 wrote:
Has anyone had this lately and did you have any reaction to it. Thank you.

I had my first one in May and didn't have any reaction.

I should have had it years ago but the copay was more than I could afford. Now it's covered by Medicare. I will go back late August for the 2nd dose.

geezerette · ‎03-16-2010

@NEvans2 wrote:
I guess I must be special. I had the first Shingrx shot last year and was sick as a dog for five days. Fever, headache, chills, body aches and I was so tired. I even called my PCP to make sure I wasn't having some sort of bizarre reaction. Apparently I was just having a very strong reaction. I was honestly afraid to get the second one. I did have the second one and the see effects were much milder and only lasted two days.

@NEvans2

I had heard about severe reactions from several other people and that's why I was afraid to get it for so long, since I normally am very sensitive to inoculations.

But then my friend got Shingles and after seeing and hearing of her extreme discomfort and pain, I decided that even if I did react it would be better than chancing a similar experience at this point in my life. I realize you still can get shingles, but it's likely to be milder than without the shot.

Much to my relief, I only had a minor reaction much like every other shot I get.

Franklinbell · ‎01-04-2015

I was vaccinated with shingrix last October and December. A little arm soreness and a slight headache for the first day. After that I was fine.

Petunia99 · ‎07-26-2023

Huge believer in the shingles vaccination. I was very ill after the 1st shot, did fine with the second shot. Getting the shingles scares me more. I had a dear friend get it across her eye and forehead in her 40's! 3 years later and she still has issues. It's a decision we each need to make; I chose to do it after I saw her struggles and pain.

evelyner · ‎03-09-2010

I had it recently and just had some pain in my arm.

Jaspertimes · ‎06-14-2010

My only reaction was in the pocketbook. Insurance did not cover for me and they were expensive.

Patriot3 · ‎06-07-2010

I got my first Shingrix in Feb and due for second one. It was horrible. BP shot up for a whole day, fever, chills, aches, headache for three days, very sore arm for months.

I am very reluctant to get that second shot. I know it's a gamble, but really don't know what to do. Time is running out.