Side Effects of Shingles Vaccine

Posted by ssbionicknee @ssbionicknee, Sep 20, 2018

I got the flu shot and the new shingles vaccination 3 days ago. Today I started feeling sick to my stomach. I've never had a reaction to the flu shot and was wondering if anyone else felt sick after getting the shingles vaccine?

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magyar | @magyar | Nov 7, 2023

In reply to @wascaly "And did you have any side effects? I’m 73, and fully intend to get the vax,..." + (show)

I’m also 73 and am getting the vaccine probably this week. Hoping for the best.

wascaly | @wascaly | Nov 7, 2023

In reply to @magyar "I’m also 73 and am getting the vaccine probably this week. Hoping for the best." + (show)

Hoping for you, too!

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Nov 7, 2023

In reply to @wascaly "And did you have any side effects? I’m 73, and fully intend to get the vax,..." + (show)

I am 70 and had the first of two shingles vaccines about a month ago. Very sore arm for a few days. Some malaise. My immune system is severely compromised, so it reacts pretty strongly to any vaccines.

On the other hand, I'd rather have the vaccines and figure I am getting some protection, that risk going without. The opportunity for severe illness is nothing to look forward to if I don't keep up on vaccines of all kinds.
Ginger

wascaly | @wascaly | Nov 7, 2023

In reply to @gingerw "I am 70 and had the first of two shingles vaccines about a month ago. Very..." + (show)

I understand what you mean. I had a very dear friend of mine, who contracted shingles. She’s long gone, now, but I just remember what she went through - the misery, the loneliness (since she couldn’t stand feeling any clothing against her skin), and because of that, the fact she couldn’t even go to church. She, of course, had her husband for support, but it really took a toll on her. I don’t want to go thru that. I’ve had 7 major spine surgeries, plus a broken hip (when I fell), so I’m already “damaged.” The last thing I need is shingles!
I’m going to make it my mission to get this vaccine if it’s the last thing I do!
Good luck to you!

timt347 | @timt347 | Nov 7, 2023

I had the shingles vaccine within the last year or two, and I had no side effects.

samclembeau | @samclembeau | Nov 8, 2023

I was told that the 2nd shot may cause flu like symptoms for a few days post vaccine, but I had no reaction. It did burn a little going in, but that was short lived. just a few seconds really.
My sister had hers and was punky for a few days. My brother reacted to the first one and was told not to get the second.
Guess we all react differently.