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shanti

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33. Just got my first shot of Shingrix

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Jul 26, 2018, 08:26 PM

Jul 2018

Last edited Wed Aug 8, 2018, 12:57 AM - Edit history (1)

It's been about 3 hours. The injection HURT going in! Nurse said some think it feels like a Tetanus shot, which is painful. My first shingles vacc hurt too, so I was expecting it. So, I'm expecting pain for 2-3 days. I'm a big girl, and can handle it. The thought of getting shingles scares the shite out of me, so I had to do it! There are other possible side effects too, but I hope I don't get them.

I have Kaiser, and the vacc is free, yay!

On Edit: Yes, 2-3 days and no more pain. No side effects either.

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Why You Should Get the New Shingles Vaccine [View all] elleng Apr 2018 OP

Thanks for the info! I didn't know there was a new vaccine. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2018 #1

You're welcome. I'd heard about it some time ago, elleng Apr 2018 #2

I'll ask my GP about it next time too! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2018 #3

That's neat! elleng Apr 2018 #5

He must be a great doctor! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2018 #7

He's very nice, I like him a lot, elleng Apr 2018 #9

I had a friend that got shingles in his 40s on his face sdfernando Apr 2018 #4

AWFUL for your friend! elleng Apr 2018 #6

Yeah it was so terrible.... sdfernando Apr 2018 #8

Many insurance plans won't cover until 60. CousinIT Apr 2018 #10

Thanks so much for this info!!! Talitha Apr 2018 #11

You're welcome. elleng Apr 2018 #12

If you got that shot a few years ago, it was the old one. The new one just came out. Nay Apr 2018 #29

K&R fleabiscuit Apr 2018 #13

I got my first shot of..... Little Star Apr 2018 #14

I got mine yesterday and my arm hurts like hell, does yours? Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #18

I was warned that it probably would but.... Little Star Apr 2018 #19

Yeah, mine is way worse but it will go away in a few days. Well worth it. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #20

Just got shot one yesterday and my arm hurts like a MOTHERFARKER! Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #15

'Thanks,' I guess. elleng Apr 2018 #16

I think it is individual thing, if they hit the wrong spot. I will ask others here if they had this Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #17

My doctors say that a shot that hurts radical noodle Apr 2018 #21

You're absolutely correct, noodle! elleng Apr 2018 #22

I will need to get this new shot soon. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2018 #23

Just touching base... Talitha Apr 2018 #24

You're welcome, Talitha, and thanks for the info. elleng Apr 2018 #25

Thanks for the news. procon Apr 2018 #26

Amen. I am one of those truly special people, one of the .001% who gets multiple bouts of catbyte Apr 2018 #27

Oh my GOODNESS! elleng Apr 2018 #30

I had shingles when I was 36 years-old and sixteen weeks post-partum. Laffy Kat Apr 2018 #28

Got my recommended Shingrix booster shot today Talitha Jul 2018 #31

Glad you got it, and it was easier. elleng Jul 2018 #32

I have Kaiser shanti Jul 2018 #34

Just got my first shot of Shingrix shanti Jul 2018 #33

I finally got the booster/2d shot today, EDIT elleng Feb 2019 #35