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twodogsbarking

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3. Back when their was a wait list for vaccine Was on the list but I got shingles. If you get them go to a care facility

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 01:36 PM

22 hrs ago

as soon as you can. The meds can decrease the severity and length.. That aside, they are not just a rash. The nerve pain is terrible. It can last months after until everything heals. If you have them on your crotch it is not at all fun. Get the vaccine if you can.

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The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly [View all] Nevilledog Yesterday OP

We got our Shingrix vaccines a couple of years ago. Fiendish Thingy 23 hrs ago #1

I had chicken pox in the early 60s. I had the shingles vaccine 2 yrs ago. irisblue 22 hrs ago #2

Back when their was a wait list for vaccine Was on the list but I got shingles. If you get them go to a care facility twodogsbarking 22 hrs ago #3

Try years. LisaM 21 hrs ago #7

Areas with more sensitive nerves seem to be hit the hardest. Bet to you. twodogsbarking 21 hrs ago #9

Also worth noting the potential Covid connection quakerboy 22 hrs ago #4

Heard the Shingles Vaccine helps with Alzheimer's neohippie 22 hrs ago #5

one of the vaccines I think I should get--- Jack Valentino 21 hrs ago #6

Got Shingles Twice bmichaelh 21 hrs ago #8

Hang in. We need you. twodogsbarking 21 hrs ago #10