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Hi Mary, this is migizii.....I have been reading about people’s experiences having shingles but the article posted here about the shingles vaccine sounds rather alarming. How would one know if you had that previous condition to not take the vaccine? The side effects happen to 1 in 6 people which is a very high ratio and neuropathy from a vaccine would be terrible. I was seriously considering getting the vaccine, in spite of having to pay for the entire thing (due to my limitations on Medicare) but I have a good deal of apprehension now. I have taken many other vaccinations without incident, although my 92yr old mother hasn’t taken any and has never contracted any serious illnesses. I understand the decision is mine, but is there any other information to consider? Thx for listening and I am grateful for everyone’s input!
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@migizii- Well I had it yesterday and I am ill. My arm hurts and so does the rest of me. I have a fever. I decided to get it because I've known people who have had shingles and they hurt a lot more than I do.
It's pretty much against the human grain to purposely go get something that will make you ill. I get that. But I feel the need to be protected from it. If I begin to feel worse I might change my opinion about the second shot.
Of course the decision is yours to make. Weighing the pros and cons is pretty tough, eh?
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@migizii. I had the "old" shingle vaccine and one dose of the new vaccine. I didn't have the second dose because my pharmacy ran out of it and then covid started. I wonder if I have to do it all over again. I did not have any adverse reaction other than my arm was sore. I did have shingles many many years ago after an automobile accident. Shingles are often brought on by stress. It was on my neck area. The water from the shower felt like needles. I had to wear button my shirt up all the way to cover it. I was not a happy camper. Since then, I am always worried when I'm under stress, of course this covid doesn't help. I have Medicare too, and I did not pay for the first dose. Check with your insurance company again. I'm surprise you have to pay for it since I didn't.