My physician is recommending I get it because of my age.
I've heard it is the 2nd one that is rough. What has been your experiece?
I've heard it is the 2nd one that is rough. What has been your experiece?
Who has taken the Shingles Vaccines?
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Got number 1 30 days ago, piece of cake.
Scheduling second in another 30 days.
Scheduling second in another 30 days.
Had them years ago. Not a problem. I know someone who had shingles, get the jab.
My physician is saying 1st & 2nd are 8 weeks apart? I wonder why the difference? I'll have to speak with my physician.
Where did you get yours?
My physician is military and I might be getting vaccines in base medical center.
Yes, my older sister had them and it was brutal.
Never got the shot, got shingles, really wasn't too bad. Since the rash was around my eye, had to see an eye specialist, everything fine. Did ask, without vaccine could I get shingles again, answer, yes. Wife had both shots, no issues.
same. Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. And it never goes away. It stays dormant. Once you get it, you are unlikely to get it again, but it isn't unheard of. I also had it over my left eye. I guess it is really dangerous if it is in the nerves at the end of your nose because that nerve also controls one of your eyes. It can cause blindness. The worst was that I rubbed off my left eyebrow and had a splitting headache for a few days.
The CDC recommends the shot after age 50, but these are the same people still advising kids to get COVID shots. CLE Clinic just reported that the flu shot for 2024/25 was worthless. So proceed with your eyes wide open.
Had both a couple years ago. Had no reactions. Arm was just a bit sore.
It's a good idea, shingles is awful, but it's a vaccine that gives a lot of people a strong reaction. I felt like crap for 2 days after the 1st shot.
2nd shot reaction is usually worse than the 1st so I didn't want to lose another 2 days (or more). Meanwhile, there's a study that shows you get around 80% of the benefit of the vaccine from only 1 shot. So that was enough for me to just leave it at 1.
2nd shot reaction is usually worse than the 1st so I didn't want to lose another 2 days (or more). Meanwhile, there's a study that shows you get around 80% of the benefit of the vaccine from only 1 shot. So that was enough for me to just leave it at 1.
I was told 2 months - 6 months after the first one if memory is correct. I had mine done at Pharmacy.....CVS,
I had shingles, fortunately my wife recognized it, I was in dr's next morning, on pills within an hour and done with them within a week. Not a pleasant experience
Shingles tends to happen as you age and your immune system weakens. It is not that uncommon -- probably you have friends who've had it. I do and they all had a pretty bad time. Shingles is 100x worse than chicken pox and can cause nasty nerve inflammations and encephalitis. I'm pretty selective about vaccines, I'm not afraid of flu or covid but shingles I would rather not get.
My Mom and her sister both had shingles in their eyes. Both lost vision in their eye that had been affected. My wife and I both had the shot. No issues. Not worth the risk.
Got both shots. No reaction at all. Not even sore arm. Glad I got them. I've seen people suffer with shingles. Horrible.
From the expert....RFK, jr
Speaking before Congress, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. misleadingly claimed that Europe doesn’t vaccinate children against chickenpox because a study shows that when you do, “you get shingles in older people.” While that is a theoretical concern, studies have not borne that out — and parts of Europe do vaccinate kids.
"We contacted HHS to ask what Kennedy meant by “the preclinical trial” and whether he was speaking of Europe as a whole or only of certain countries, but we did not get a reply."
Speaking before Congress, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. misleadingly claimed that Europe doesn’t vaccinate children against chickenpox because a study shows that when you do, “you get shingles in older people.” While that is a theoretical concern, studies have not borne that out — and parts of Europe do vaccinate kids.
"We contacted HHS to ask what Kennedy meant by “the preclinical trial” and whether he was speaking of Europe as a whole or only of certain countries, but we did not get a reply."
No more "vaccines" for me. I'll chance natural immunity.
Haven't had it yet, though it's been recommended. But this is different than a vaccine that was rushed to market and only provisionally approved. Another bonus is that at least one study has shown it is effective in lowering dementia risk by 20 percent, though I'm not sure if that's manufacturer dependent.same. Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. And it never goes away. It stays dormant. Once you get it, you are unlikely to get it again, but it isn't unheard of. I also had it over my left eye. I guess it is really dangerous if it is in the nerves at the end of your nose because that nerve also controls one of your eyes. It can cause blindness. The worst was that I rubbed off my left eyebrow and had a splitting headache for a few days.
The CDC recommends the shot after age 50, but these are the same people still advising kids to get COVID shots. CLE Clinic just reported that the flu shot for 2024/25 was worthless. So proceed with your eyes wide open.
Ya RFK is one of the worst hires in American history.
This is not the covid shot. You can take your chances but this vaccine works and shingles suck
I’ve had both shots. No problems. You can get a bit of soreness at the shot site. I did, but no big deal. Only a pussy would bitch.
Get the shots. Shingles is no joke. I’ve known people who have gotten shingles and it’s horrible until you get over it.
Get the shots. Shingles is no joke. I’ve known people who have gotten shingles and it’s horrible until you get over it.
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I had no real issues. I watched a friend go thru shingles and I would never want to go thru that.
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Check out this link from Harvard Health: What kind of reaction can you expect from the shingles vaccine? - https://www.health.harvard.edu/stay...tion-can-you-expect-from-the-shingles-vaccine
The best way to prepare is to anticipate that you might feel a little under the weather for a couple of days after getting the vaccine, and to plan your schedule accordingly.
Ask your health care provider about possible side effects and if it would be safe to take an over-the-counter pain medication if symptoms develop after getting the vaccination.
Keep in mind: typical side effects are not dangerous. Getting shingles, however, can lead to short- and long-term health issues. The trade-off: possibly two or three days of not feeling well from the vaccine, versus possible lifelong pain from shingles. The balance is clearly in favor of getting the vaccine. Try not to put it off.
Check out this link from Harvard Health: What kind of reaction can you expect from the shingles vaccine? - https://www.health.harvard.edu/stay...tion-can-you-expect-from-the-shingles-vaccine
The best way to prepare is to anticipate that you might feel a little under the weather for a couple of days after getting the vaccine, and to plan your schedule accordingly.
Ask your health care provider about possible side effects and if it would be safe to take an over-the-counter pain medication if symptoms develop after getting the vaccination.
Keep in mind: typical side effects are not dangerous. Getting shingles, however, can lead to short- and long-term health issues. The trade-off: possibly two or three days of not feeling well from the vaccine, versus possible lifelong pain from shingles. The balance is clearly in favor of getting the vaccine. Try not to put it off.
Who should get the shingles vaccine?The shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is recommended for adults ages 50 or older, even if you
Don't get the vaccine if you currently have shingles, are allergic to any components of the vaccine, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a history of Guillain-Barr' syndrome. For people with certain health conditions — such as those who have specific autoimmune conditions or types of cancer, or are receiving certain types of immunosuppressive treatments — the decision about whether to get the Shingrix vaccine should be made with their health care provider. |
My oldest kid had shingles when he was around 7 years old. True story. He complained of some weird upper body pains for a couple days and then he developed a pinkish/reddish rash (not very bumpy) going up and down either side of the spine, up and around the back of his shoulders, almost symmetrical on either side ... weirdest diagnosis ever, but it was shingles, apparently. Was over it in a week or so (pain gone in a week, rash probably another week) ... and a tornado hit the parking lot of the doctor's office (this is in Eastern MA, which doesn't get tornadoes), right where our car had been parked, just about 15 minutes after we left. As we were driving to the pharmacy to get some meds, following the diagnosis, my 7 and 5 year olds were in the back of the car scanning the skies, with one saying "I think I see a tail and rotation" as we're driving down the main road and I was trying to drive through rain that seemed like it was coming down in ball form (but not hail - it wasn't solid, but almost was ... just huge, powerful drops). He may have been right. He never had chicken pox - had the vaccine, though.
A strange day, indeed.
As for me, I haven't had the vaccines yet ... I'm due. Had chickenpox as a kid.
A strange day, indeed.
As for me, I haven't had the vaccines yet ... I'm due. Had chickenpox as a kid.
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Father had shingles in his early 60s and it sucked. I decided to get vaccinated a few years ago since I had chickenpox as a child. Zero issues, though your mileage may vary.
Before you decide, do yourself a favor and learn how the approval process actually works. It is far from the paragon of virtue some might think it is.
Before you decide, do yourself a favor and learn how the approval process actually works. It is far from the paragon of virtue some might think it is.
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