Wow, it's trending! - happened to get my first Shingles shot this morning. So far, so good. Only slightly sore arm. Used same strategy as with Covid shots and am drinking loads of water, both before and after.
Don't forget flu shot too!
I got my Shingles vax today.
Unlike the covid vax and its tracking device, this one implants a chip that will allow me to get a senior’s discount and save up to 15% at Shoppers Drug Mart in a few years.
@amethystarlight@ECMcLaughlin I agree. The shingles vaccine kicked my butt for several days. They told me when I got my original Moderna that I had to wait two weeks after Shingrix but those recommendations may have changed.
@TaraWithrow7@JenSWoodward “Grief” is not only related to death. It’s often used as a state of sadness due to painful events. Or as a expression “Good Grief!” Not the best choice, given the circumstances
@vaccinespice @brittlestar Lots of people are getting shingles lately. People younger than 50. Shingles is related to stress & low immunity, so during these stressful times, the Herpes Zoster strikes. My dermatologist recommended Shingrix, I got vaccinated. My arm was sore for a day. No biggy. It’s 2 doses
@SoTrumpie@SphereMark@Rootbrian_ My beau did not have an outbreak because of either of his COVID vaccines, and he's experienced recurring shingles for decades. Correlation does not imply causation. *shrug*
@robertneuhaus@SphereMark@Amy_Siskind Find another doctor. Shingles is horrendous, and Shingrix is very effective in reducing the incidence of shingles.
@SphereMark Do it! My beau has suffered from recurring shingles for decades and it's miserable. I don't ever want to experience that.
Got my first shingles shot today. Zero side effects -- yet.