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senseandsensibility

(20,358 posts) Wed Nov 1, 2023, 02:34 PM Nov 2023

Would like input from others about the Shingrix vaccine [View all]

I have had shingles more than once, am over 60, and should get the vaccine. But I am concerned about side effects. I don't know why, but this one scares me. I have all my Covid vaccines with no problem but I got a case of shingles right after my last booster a year ago. Even my doctor thinks there may have been a connection.

Anyway, my fear of the shringrix vaccine is not exactly logical, I admit that. But I am having trouble overcoming it.

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Would like input from others about the Shingrix vaccine [View all] senseandsensibility Nov 2023 OP

Shingle shot ampm Nov 2023 #1

Good to hear that senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #3

Zostavax TwilightZone Nov 2023 #21

The new version is two shots Abnredleg Nov 2023 #15

No side effects at all. Borchkins Nov 2023 #2

Was it Shingrix or the other one senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #6

I'm in the same boat with you, and 75 Walleye Nov 2023 #4

Yes, my shingles were relatively mild as well senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #8

Well I've had all the Covid shots, no reaction, I'll get my flu shot next week Walleye Nov 2023 #11

Just a heads up on the RSV vaccination... LastDemocratInSC Nov 2023 #57

From the 2024 Medicare Handbook yellowdogintexas Nov 2023 #26

Medicare covers it. vanlassie Nov 2023 #37

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

Medicare covers it. Ninga Nov 2023 #53

Medicare covers it if you are over 60 now. Stings a little but no real ratchiweenie Nov 2023 #61

Thank you I think I have definitely almost decided to get it Walleye Nov 2023 #62

Husband had shingles then had both shots with no side effects. Srkdqltr Nov 2023 #5

Good to hear! senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #10

Shingles vaccine hesitancy CTC Nov 2023 #19

I was very tired the day after each Shingrix jab Thunderbeast Nov 2023 #7

I got the vaccine. madaboutharry Nov 2023 #9

Thanks for sharing your experience senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #12

Severe side effects are extremely rare. TwilightZone Nov 2023 #13

Thank you senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #40

A neighbor claudette Nov 2023 #14

No worse side effects than flu vaccine Progressive dog Nov 2023 #16

Glad for claudette Nov 2023 #18

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

GBS is a potential side effect of the shingrix vaccine in rare cases. KPN Nov 2023 #52

Well I do understand your hesitation. vanlassie Nov 2023 #59

I had my Shingrix in 2018. pazzyanne Nov 2023 #17

Got my shots this year LittleGirl Nov 2023 #20

Thanks for sharing your experience senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #41

We spaced the shots by 3 months LittleGirl Nov 2023 #60

Sore arm, rash at injection site, bamagal62 Nov 2023 #22

I know it is easy for someone else to say you'll be fine zeusdogmom Nov 2023 #23

Thank you senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #42

I had mild side effects from the second shot, none from the first. Voltaire2 Nov 2023 #24

Correct. You are being illogical NoRethugFriends Nov 2023 #27

I got it last year. Siwsan Nov 2023 #28

Have had old and new vaccines unweird Nov 2023 #29

Husband and I both got our Shingrix vaccines. Native Nov 2023 #30

I've never had shingles, but I knew I needed to get both doses of the Shingrix vaccine. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2023 #31

I am so glad that you fully recovered! senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #43

Thank you! It was pretty obvious that I was recovering well before I went home, 24 hrs later. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2023 #45

Did your doctor tell you why he felt confident you would never get Shingles? Native Nov 2023 #44

No, he hadn't told me why. But I knew the stronger the reaction, the better the defense ... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2023 #46

Gotcha. Native Nov 2023 #47

Husband had Shingrix last year Jilly_in_VA Nov 2023 #32

I can't imagine that a Covid vaccine gave you shingles. I've had both Shingrix shots. Scrivener7 Nov 2023 #33

Peachpit24 peachpit24 Nov 2023 #34

Had both shots with no cost and no reactions last year. JenniferJuniper Nov 2023 #35

Had both shots in the last 5 years before insurances were covering it. I'd heard horror stories from MLAA Nov 2023 #36

Shingles wildflowergardener Nov 2023 #48

Get it. If you get shingles in the face, it can be a nightmare. You can lose your sight. Wonder Why Nov 2023 #49

the 2nd shot made me pooped the next say. that's all. pansypoo53219 Nov 2023 #50

Got the two doses at age 56. Sky Jewels Nov 2023 #51

I got quite sick but it only lasted about 48 hours. Laffy Kat Nov 2023 #54

side effects da svenster Nov 2023 #55

I got the vaccine after talking to a woman who had had it and it sounded very painful Rhiannon12866 Nov 2023 #56

Covid shots triggered shingles in me. Not unusual unc70 Nov 2023 #58