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In reply to the discussion: Would like input from others about the Shingrix vaccine [View all]CTC
(2 posts)19. Shingles vaccine hesitancy
I received a two dose Shingles regime a couple of years ago and other than a sore shoulder and mild fatigue for a day or two, no other issues. I saw what my father suffered with for decades as he battled shingles and had days were he couldn't wear pants as the skin irritation was too extreme. As an aside, pretty much all vaccines result in some sort of side effect(s), in the vast majority of cases these are limited to local muscle soreness around the injection site, occasionally general fatigue, etc. It's extremely rare that anything more severe occurs. Always a good idea to check-in with your healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns.
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Thank you, I will ask about it and try and get it when I go to get my flu shot next week
Walleye
Nov 2023
#39
If you had chickenpox, you are at risk for shingles. I had a mild case but caught it early
yellowdogintexas
Nov 2023
#25
Your neighbor had severe nerve damage as a result of the vaccine? Or shingles?
vanlassie
Nov 2023
#38
I've never had shingles, but I knew I needed to get both doses of the Shingrix vaccine.
CaliforniaPeggy
Nov 2023
#31
Thank you! It was pretty obvious that I was recovering well before I went home, 24 hrs later.
CaliforniaPeggy
Nov 2023
#45
No, he hadn't told me why. But I knew the stronger the reaction, the better the defense ...
CaliforniaPeggy
Nov 2023
#46
I can't imagine that a Covid vaccine gave you shingles. I've had both Shingrix shots.
Scrivener7
Nov 2023
#33
Had both shots in the last 5 years before insurances were covering it. I'd heard horror stories from
MLAA
Nov 2023
#36
Get it. If you get shingles in the face, it can be a nightmare. You can lose your sight.
Wonder Why
Nov 2023
#49
I got the vaccine after talking to a woman who had had it and it sounded very painful
Rhiannon12866
Nov 2023
#56