slo’s WEDNESDAY 9/24 poll - Shingles Vaccine 💉

[Lumpy1106]

I had a pretty severe case of Chicken Pox when I was about 9 or 10. I got both doses of the Shingles Vaccine earlier this year. It was no big deal - didn't even feel fatigued.
DD had a scheduled vaccine she got the same time as I got the shingles vaccine. She was very nervous until we started joking about it. She said the nurse was going to "go hard" on the vaccine, and by that she meant that she was going to punch her in the arm to numb it before giving her the shot. That got us giggling pretty good and she forgot why we were even there. She got the shot - and did not get punched.

 

[mom2rtk]

I got both doses earlier this year. I had been meaning to do it but Covid vaccines really put me off since I got so sick with each of those.

Then earlier this year I saw some research indicating that for some reason, the Shingles vaccine was resulting in lowered incidence of dementia. I know they might later prove that wrong, but it nudged me to the pharmacy. My dad is 92 and suffering advanced dementia currently in memory care. So I figured the universe was telling me to go.

First shot, I was just tired and had a sore arm. Second shot had chills, aches, fatigue, etc. Similar to what I get with the Covid shot. But I'm glad I did it.

 

[Wood Nymph]

My son got shingles in his 40’s and my son-in-law was in his late twenties. I got my shingles vaccine when my sister-in-law got shingles

 

[LoveSpringsteen]

Another timely poll @slo! I just got my first dose of the shingles vaccine last week on the same day I got my flu shot. It was a rough 24 hours for me. I had all the side effects except nausea. It was like a case of the flu. I’m glad I got it done though. My second dose is scheduled for November.

 

[Deb]

I'm well over 50, had chicken pox when I was young, and have not had the shingles vaccine even though we talk about it. I'm worried about the injection. I'm a wuss, and avoid needles at all costs, although I have had 3 COVID shots. For anyone who had the shingles vaccine, how painful is the actual injection? I know it's stupid to be worried about the injection and not the after effects but that's where I am! I know folks who've had shingles and say it would have been worth a dozen shots to have avoided it- so I really should have it.

the injection was no worse than a flu shot or covid shot. But it is pretty normal for one of the two doses to hit you hard for a day or two.

 

[VandVsmama]

Let’s have a little more serious poll today and discuss something medical, which will be the shingles vaccine. I am normally not a big yearly vaccine adult - I don’t get a flu shot, RSV shot, COVID shot or shingles shot. I am thinking about changing that to get the shingles shot this year, but I’m still not sure. As many know, I manage a chiropractors office and many of our patients over 50 have had the shingles and tell me how miserable they were with this. My mom had the shingles about 2 years ago and she was pretty miserable too. A fella that I listen to on The Catholic Channel had a terrible case of the shingles a few years ago and talked how it was the worst thing he ever experienced. I consider myself a pretty strong person, and have a high tolerance for pain, but the thought of being sidelined from shingles makes me really consider getting this vaccine. For those that know nothing about the shingles vaccine, here ya go…….

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So, now that you’ve all read that, and learned a little about the shingles vaccine, let’s have a discussion……


Do you get the shingles vaccine?
Are you over 50 years old?
Have you had the shingles in the past?
(multiple choice)

*This is in NO WAY a thread to debate about vaccines. If you feel compelled to debate about this, make a spin off thread about it on the controversial topics board. Keep this thread respectful - thank you!



For Me…..As I mentioned above, I have not had the shingles vaccine and I’m highly considering it this year. I have also never had shingles and I don’t want to.

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My husband's grandma got shingles and she went blind from it because it infected her eyes. Life permanently altered. Go get vaccinated.

 

[Skywalker3]

I had shingles when I was pregnant with my youngest DS, and it was THE absolute most horrible , painful experience. It felt like someone was sticking a hot poker into my abdomen, and twisting it, dreadful and nonstop. As soon as I saw a vaccine was out, I got it. I was in my 40s when I got the old version, since I'd had shingles it was covered by insurance . Then when the new one came out, I got that 2 dose one right asap too. I hope I never have to suffer through shingles again. I know several people who had bad reactions to the vaccine, and DH and I both ran temperatures, felt a little off, but I think it's totally worth it if you can avoid shingles, or lessen the intensity if you do get it after the vaccine.

 

[ncc1701]

I got the shots in the last 16 months. I had Chicken Pox as a child( no vaccine at the time) .My DH had a mild case about 7 years ago. But I heard from others how bad shingles could be.Other than a sore arm both times I had no side affects.