Hi @sue225,

Similar to you, I had the first Shingles shot right after I turned 60. Last year I had the more effective Shringrex shot (actually 2 shots spaced a couple of months apart). I still ended up with Shingles this year, but I'm told it could have been worse had I not had the more effective vaccine.

Regarding the flu shot, I also got it last week. My doctor said if I got it in September I could get another one in January (I would just have to pay out of pocket for it) and that would take me through the flu season fairly effectively. I'm thinking of doing that.