Got my 2nd dose of the shingles vaccine

[oregonjen]

February of 2020, I got my first dose, then lockdown. I was one of those people who didn’t get the second dose. Yeah, I know, not a smart decision. Yesterday, I FINALLY went in to get it done and was told I don’t have to start all over again. What a relief! I’m sitting on the sofa with a fever, body aches and a headache, but it’s better than getting shingles.

[viva la]

1. I also had a sore response to that vaccine.

I hope you feel better soon! At least it's not as bad as the ailment itself.

I'm surprised that you didn't have to re-do the first dose. That must have been giving you at least some protection all along.

[oregonjen]

3. According to the pharmacist, I don't have to start over.

Reading online, studies showed one doesn’t need to start over, which matches what the pharmacist said.
You’re right, the side effects are better than actually getting it.

[Scrivener7]

2. That's a rough one. But just think: soon this will pass, and then you'll never get shingles!

Congratulations. Feel better soon.

[oregonjen]

4. Thank you!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

5. I got both doses of this vaccine earlier this year

[oregonjen]

7. Excellent!!

[jmbar2]

6. I haven't been in for my second yet - got the first about a year ago

You inspire me to get it done before my favorite Rite Aid/pharmacist goes away. Thanks.

I do remember it being the worst of all the vaccines for soreness afterwards. But worth the short-term discomfort compared to shingles.

[Drum]

8. I got my first and then forgot about for a year,

and then got my second a few months ago. I’m glad I did, and you will be too.

[oregonjen]

9. Indeed. Get that second dose!

[Mosby]

10. I just learned today

That if you never had chicken pox, but recieved the varicella vaccine, you can get shingles.

[oregonjen]

11. Oh wow, didn't know that.

Will need to advise my kids to get vaccinated when it’s recommended.

[Mosby]

14. The chicken pox vaccine is a live virus.

We just told you that you get shingles when the virus that causes chicken pox reactivates inside your body, so it would seem to follow that if you've never had chicken pox, you can't get shingles. But there's a catch: If you've had the chicken pox vaccine, you've been exposed to the virus that causes both chicken pox and shingles. "The varicella vaccine is a live, attenuated virus, so if you've gotten it, you have the virus in your body, same as if you'd had chicken pox," says Lorraine. Translation: You may be immune to chicken pox, but you're theoretically still at risk for shingles. No one really knows what the odds of shingles are in this case, since the varicella vaccine is only 20 years old, says Lorraine. Time will tell.

https://www.prevention.com/health/a20499391/6-myths-about-shingles-you-still-believe/

[MIButterfly]

12. I got my shingles shots a few years ago.

I got the second one with another shot and it hurt like hell. That was the only shot out of all of them (COVID; flu; shingles; and pneumococcal pneumonia) that hurt the second they did it and for about four days afterward. I figure it was a small price to pay. I did get side effects with the COVID shots, but they were relatively minor and lasted less than a day.

Hope you get over your side effects soon!

[oregonjen]

13. Thank you!

[MIButterfly]

15. It's my understanding (and It's just what I've heard) that

side effects are proof that the vaccine is working, so I guess that's the good part of them.

[bif]

16. Got mine about a year ago.

The second one was pretty rough. Had the chills for about 24 hours--I just could not get warm. Then I was fine.

[Niagara]

17. Feel better soon, oregonjen

🌞🌼🧸


Do you get this reaction when you receive your Covid vaccine as well?

I'm asking because next year I'll be receiving my first shingles vaccine but I only get a sore and tender arm with the Covid vaccine.

I don't really know how I'll react to the shingles vaccine.

[oregonjen]

19. Yes, I get fever, chills, body aches and a huge headache after Covid shots, too

I guess that’s just the way my immune system works.

[Niagara]

20. Everyone's different and has a different reaction

And that's okay.


Be well and stay hydrated, oregonjen.

[nuxvomica]

18. After each shot, I was sick for exactly 24 hours

Then suddenly, I felt fine. For the second one I timed it. Got the shot at 2pm on a Friday, was iffy until bedtime, woke up in the morning feeling like I had the flu, but by a little after 2 pm, all the symptoms disappeared at once. Definitely worth it.