Shingrix vaccine

Had the whole series, Just a sore arm for a day or two.

Soreness, chills, and fever for a few hours after the first shot...

Diarrhea (which is a common side effect no one warned me about) after the second shot

But none of the side effects are nearly as bad as the Shingles

No side effects...

I've had the first shot. The sore spot seemed to last a bit longer than most immunizations, but that's it.

I did. The side effects were strong but bearable: 101 degree fever, aches, chills, nausea. They lasted about a day for both the first dose and the booster. Very similar to what I experienced with Moderna. Unpleasant and I couldn’t go to work.

But absolutely 100% worth the peace of mind.

I can't remember. I think I was tired, though.

The worst side effects from a vaccine was when I got Covid vaccine #2 of 2. (I've had subsequent Covid vaccines, but the "first" vaccine was a two-part vaccine.)

I felt like my arm had been punched hard by Popeye.

Yeah, the fatigue lasted for days after my first shot

First dose = was fine

Second dose = very high fever overnight that broke by morning

None, for either shot.

Felt like shit the first one, felt like shit the second one. Only for a day or two after.

My partner barely had any effects after the first shot, and then mild flu like symptoms for a couple days with the second one. But yeah, nowhere near as bad as having shingles. I’m set to go for my first shot this week.

I felt rough after my second dose, OP. Make sure you have nothing planned for a couple of days after you get them.

Here's an earlier thread with lots of info, which prompted me to get my shots.

Just a little sore in the arm - no big deal.

I also had the shots a couple of years ago. A sore arm was the only result.

After the first shot, sore arm for a day. After the second shot, sore arm plus felt generally lousy (very tired, mildly feverish) for about a day. No regrets.

I’ve had both shots and I had minimal reactions to either one. I think that the injection site was perhaps a little sore briefly. My sister, on the other hand, was sore at the injection site for so many months afterwards that her doctor reported it to Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.

first one was awful, I felt like I was freezing from the inside out, diarrhea, fever, shivers, exhaustion. second one was fine.

Both shots gave me a sore arm for a week, but the first shot left me curled up in bed feeling flu-y for about eight hours before it went away within minutes.

Everyone I know who's had shingles says any side effects are worth never contracting the disease.

Shingricksh.

Same, it seems, as with any vaccine. It doesn’t bother me much; my husband is dying for a day or two but comes around.

A friend got shingles that first appeared halfway home on a flight from India. He said it was agony. I got the Shingrix shots.

[QUOTE] The side effects were strong, and terrible:: 101 degree fever, aches, chills, nausea.

Oh My God!

Mildly sore arm.

I had the shots. Just get it!

When you get shingles near your eyes because you "just didn't feel comfortable" don't come crying to me, idiot!

I'm 62 and my doctor wants me to get the vaccine, but I'm going to wait.

For what, R25? It's nasty when it happens ... to YOU if you had chicken pox.

Get it, R25. Don’t wait.

I should add that even though I got both doses of Shingrix, I got Shingles a year later. But because I had the vaccine, it was a very mild case.

Sore arm and headache. Last a couple days, but that's it.

Had both several years ago - one on the same day as a flu vaccine - had a bit of soreness at the injection site but a friend felt punky for about 12 hours after her second shot.

No reaction to either shot.

I had both punctures. Only side effect was a sore hard knot at the puncture site for a few days.

Initially I thought this would be a yearly thing, but she told me "nope, you're done for life".

I had my first Shingrix dose last Halloween. I was due to have the 2nd dose two months later but I found out I had to begin chemo earlier than previously estimated, so I was unable to have my 2nd shot until about two weeks ago. I thought I would have to start all over again but my doctor said it was okay. Side effects for both were sore arm for about 3 days. Can't remember if I was fatigued after the first one, but after the 2nd shot, I was super tired for about 2-3 days.

I had shingles one time 57 years ago. Back then treatment required me to go to the doctor every day for 7 days for a puncture. That was enough to make me get the vaccine

No side effects at all. Same for my partner.

Why do shingles strike when we’re usually over 50?

One of my co workers, who’s only about 40, got shingles this year. He came back to work after a week with pox all over his face but otherwise not much worse than that. I wonder if he had a milder case because he’s rather young for it.

I had dose #1 in April this year. Dose #2 in July. Both times, on the day after, every joint hurt, I could barely lift myself out of bed, my skin was hot without sweating, and it felt like someone had both punched and burned my arm. Once the day was over - both times - I was fine. I'm 53 (and felt twice that each time).

[QUOTE] I had shingles one time 57 years ago.

How old are you Mary. Do you remember life before the flood?

[quote] How old are you Mary.

I'm 70, and trust me whippersnapper I remember things you can't even imagine, but would be astounded if you could.

None.

None.

Just some soreness in my arm and body aches after the second shot. Much less painful than shingles.

None.

R39 did you see some things that a lady ain't supposed to see?

People with strong immune systems have more side effects, those that are weaker do not

I had progressively worse reactions with each COVID shot/booster shot R45, and no reaction to the Shingrix shots.

R46 so weird with those Covid shots. I had exactly the same problem.

I’m two years out from Shingrix and I’ll dance to the pharmacy to get my doses. A friend had shingles. No thank you.

[quote] I'm 62 and my doctor wants me to get the vaccine, but I'm going to wait.

If you're 62, what are you waiting for?

Mildly sore arm for half a day the next day after the first shot. Nothing notable after the second.

I'm 53 and just got the first dose last month. I was dreading the reaction I might have because my friend (who is 55) told me how bad her side effects were for both shots; I expected the worse.

Besides a fairly sore arm for 4-5 days, I got tired about halfway through the 2nd day and had to lay in bed for the rest of the day because it was like someone drained all the energy from me. The next day I was fine (besides the sore arm).

I'll get the 2nd shot next month and report back.

This subject keeps coming up cyclically, like every three months or so.

Here's one from 2022:

Here's another, from 2020. I commented at replies 118 and 120.

Shingles is a very hot topic on DL.

Sore arm, otherwise pretty unmemorable.

r50 here - forgot to report that my goddamn face broke out, especially my nose. My nose was actually a bit swollen for several days. No, I don't drink so it wasn't that.

I've had the first shot and had no side effects.

The vaccine drama stories on DL. So many wimps, too many lame stories.

"Ow, I heard that if you get a shot your arm will hurt the next day, so I'm not getting it." Think about it: these same men have sore asses for several days after getting gang fucked at their local sex party, yet, they keep going back week after week.

I honestly think a lot of people who claim to have had bad side effects from the COVID and/or the Shingrix vaccines are just exaggerating.

it gave me the sniffles

[QUOTE] If you're 62, what are you waiting for?

That's my prerogative.

^^Bobby Brown.

I had shingles in my early 40s. My right leg hurt like I pulled a muscle for about a month then one day I look down I had spiral markings on my legs and thigh. I thought I had bed bugs or something. My doctor took one look and said "Shingles." I had no idea what it was. He prescribed Valtrex. He asked me if it hurt but it really didn't, I just told him about the leg pain for a month or so and he said that is the chicken pox virus basically crawling up your nerves back to the surface. I used apple cider vinegar on the little spiral markings and took my Valtrex and it cleared up. Apparently, I was lucky. My Step-Mother got it in her 60s and it was on her back. She was in so much pain she needed oxy.

Let me be the first to say it R57, shut up.

R59, that’s just not true. I had shingles in my 30s, and it was awful. So I went for Shingrix right away. I woke up in the middle of the night shivering with a 101 degree fever, it was the only time I have had a real reaction. It was not exaggerated or made up.

the reaction is much worse than that covid vaccine

r65 that was my only side effect between the aches, the shivering. For some reason at night I would get the shivers from a small breeze. It only lasted a couple of nights. Advil seemed to take care of the aches.

[QUOTE] I would get the shivers from a small breeze.

Did you clutch pearls as well?

R64. No thanks. I’ve had shingles and I’ve had the two-shot sequence. I’ve had many other vaccinations. My experience is valid, as is my post.