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In reply to the discussion: Would like input from others about the Shingrix vaccine [View all]LittleGirl
(8,521 posts)I had them give me the shots in my hip because I had tendon surgery in January in my arm and didnt want the sore arm. I barely felt them. Im over 60.
My spouse had his shots in his arm and he had some fever and chills for about 36 hours each time. Nothing serious mind you but for a healthy marathoner he was a little surprised at the fever part. His covid shots just left him with a sore arm.
He also got covid in late September and he had a positive test for 8 days and a fever for those days too. I dont think they are related but wanted to share that with you.
The doctors here didnt want to give me the shots until I was 65 but I insisted. I paid 350 for each of us.
My bff got shingles last year and she was a miserable wreck for weeks. She sent me an urgent reminder to get the shots because the pain was unbearable. She has a very demanding job and the shingles were horrible for her. My mother got addicted to pain killers after suffering from shingles. The pain never went away like it should have. I didnt want that for me. I have enough health problems as it is.
Edit: Good luck in your decision.