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Siwsan

(27,465 posts) Mon Apr 3, 2023, 01:50 PM Apr 2023

I finally decided to go ahead and get the Shingles vaccine [View all]

I've already had Shingles and it was a relatively mild case, compared to what I've heard others went through. But then when I had chicken pox, mumps and measles I never really felt sick, either.

Of course, now I'm hoping this isn't the first vaccination that triggers a reaction. Maybe I should take the rest of the day off, just in case. Yes, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

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I finally decided to go ahead and get the Shingles vaccine [View all] Siwsan Apr 2023 OP

Excellent decision IMO. I had it too. I had shingles as a kid when at the univ. It was a RKP5637 Apr 2023 #1

I had shingles when there was a waiting list for vaccine. I asked about topical application twodogsbarking Apr 2023 #5

Yay! Karadeniz Apr 2023 #2

Good. elleng Apr 2023 #3

Is SHINGRIX the "new" one? ShazzieB Apr 2023 #12

Yes, Shingrix is the 'new' one. elleng Apr 2023 #13

A book, a pot of tea, several cats are cute alls irisblue Apr 2023 #4

I felt pretty poorly BillyBobBrilliant Apr 2023 #6

I'd get the Shingles vaccine but it is not covered by my insurance. Paper Roses Apr 2023 #7

Check now. If you are a Medicare drug plan or M Advantage, they've change the rules and cover it Silent Type Apr 2023 #10

My dad had herpetic neuralgia from shingles that lasted over 10 years until he died. diane in sf Apr 2023 #8

I had both earlier this year... they were "free" via Medicare. BULLSHIT! lamp_shade Apr 2023 #9

Did the shots hurt? Patterson Apr 2023 #11