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Bernardo de La Paz

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14. Also be attentive to an occurrence. If immediately knocked down with antiviral, it is very effective
Sat Apr 15, 2023, 01:41 PM
Apr 2023

I noticed some bumps one day. I saw a doctor the next day and got an antiviral prescription (7 days) targetted specifically for the shingles virus. Bumps went away in a couple of days and I never had any pain.

Do get the Shingles vaccine, please [View all] question everything Apr 2023 OP
got mine! also got my first flu shot ever.... samnsara Apr 2023 #1
I've had shingles (a VERY mild case) but I recently got the vaccination Siwsan Apr 2023 #2
I had a mild case, too, several years ago. ShazzieB Apr 2023 #27
A friend of mine had a bad coincidence when she got the vaccine Siwsan Apr 2023 #46
My spouse has had it at least 4 times. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #31
Yes, I want to!!!! piddyprints Apr 2023 #3
My mother got shingles from the vaccine. lastlib Apr 2023 #4
Some people will develop shingles despite vaccination Shermann Apr 2023 #5
The vaccine cannot "give" anyone Shingles grantcart Apr 2023 #17
The newer vaccine is better. LisaM Apr 2023 #10
Coincidences happen. Raven123 Apr 2023 #20
Unlikely NewEnglandAutumn Apr 2023 #24
She didn't get Shingrix... lastlib Apr 2023 #41
If so, your mother is 1/10,000 Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #35
Shingrix is curious PJMcK Apr 2023 #6
It became free recently. grantcart Apr 2023 #16
Depends on insurance NewEnglandAutumn Apr 2023 #25
Free? CVS told me that it would be $75 per shot. wnylib Apr 2023 #26
Medicare is required to cover it, Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #36
I'm on Medicare and CVS knows it. That's where I have all my prescriptions. wnylib Apr 2023 #40
Do you have a separate part D plan? Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #43
It was last year when I asked them about the price. wnylib Apr 2023 #45
Last year I had a co-pay of, I think, $47 Rorey Apr 2023 #47
Thanks. I have UHC, too. wnylib Apr 2023 #48
I think that's wise Rorey Apr 2023 #49
I got shingles 4 months after turning down louis-t Apr 2023 #7
Got minely last year. WinstonSmith4740 Apr 2023 #8
Medicare Part D DOES cover Shingrix. spooky3 Apr 2023 #9
I got my Shingrix vaccine at the VA. It was free. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2023 #23
I echo this. LisaM Apr 2023 #11
I'm so sorry you had to go through that Rorey Apr 2023 #50
Yes it was, particularly since we are in an apartment. LisaM Apr 2023 #51
Yes, Shingles can be bad. TNNurse Apr 2023 #12
My father had herpetic neuralgia the last 10 years or so of his life. He had terrible pain. diane in sf Apr 2023 #13
Also be attentive to an occurrence. If immediately knocked down with antiviral, it is very effective Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2023 #14
Good to know. Thanks! nt pnwmom Apr 2023 #28
Biden's recent Medicare boost now covers it. grantcart Apr 2023 #15
I got both Shingrix shots soon after it became available central scrutinizer Apr 2023 #18
My neighbor went blind in one eye because of it. He was also in pain for an eternity. Native Apr 2023 #19
If you notice a shingles rash see a doctor right away. FuzzyRabbit Apr 2023 #21
If you have any one-sided intense pan on touch see a doctor right away. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #37
Thanks for posting this Farmer-Rick Apr 2023 #22
Got my first shot two days ago LittleGirl Apr 2023 #29
Medicare pays for it under the drug plan. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #30
shingle vaccine maliaSmith Apr 2023 #32
My parents just got their first shingles vaccination at 91. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #38
I am so sorry for your loss. question everything Apr 2023 #44
Part D moniss Apr 2023 #33
I've had 3 friends who had shingles. WestMichRad Apr 2023 #34
Got 1st dose last week ThoughtCriminal Apr 2023 #39
Agree. My nephew is suffering w/ it right now. Didn't get the vaccine when he hit 50. CousinIT Apr 2023 #42
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