There are risks with almost any medication, vaccine, treatment, or procedure and while the risk may be "low," some people have adverse reactions that are serious. The CDC URL below has information on how to report an adverse reaction through VAERS website (https://vaers.hhs.gov/), or by calling 1-800-822-7967.

CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html
It's so important to have an open dialogue with your provider and that they listen and explain their treatment recommendations to you. Then you and your provider can weigh the pros and cons of the treatment. I know this doesn't always happen.

Sometimes when I go to my provider, my provider seems inpatient and then I feel uncomfortable asking numerous questions. It's obvious they don't want to or feel they have the time to address all of my questions and concerns. Does anyone else feel this way?

@jeffrapp @sunnyflower @magnum52 @memomsloan and others. How would you approach providers to feel heard and get the answers to your questions?