Shingles Vaccine

I did feel pretty bad after it which was a bit of a shock as I've never had a problem with any other vaccination. I'd have it again if it was needed, I've had shingles twice the first time I had it very severely so a bit of discomfort after the jab wasn't a problem.

You might not have a problem, you might feel a bit rough like I did but it will be worth it.

Had it a couple of years ago and have no memory of problems. It’s better than catching shingles.

So many replies,thank you all I appreciate it

Had mine about 2 weeks ago, just a ( very) sore arm and a bit itchy but I think that may have been the nurse 😅

I would appreciate it if anyone knows the answer to this. I think I might be immune to the virus that causes it. My children had it and I cared for them and did'nt catch it. Also I was a teacher and was close to children who were contagious and didn't catch it. Is there such a thing as being immune? Would having the jab compromise my 'immunity' if it is there?

Had both jabs. No side effects at all.

Both my wife and I has sore arms for about 36 hours.

I have had the Shingles vaccine. The double one as I have health problems. It was all fine no issues. My friend had the same and no issues. My DH had the single one and no issues. Shingles is not very nice to endure so get the vaccine if your doctors thinks it’s best for you.

I’ve had shingles and was very pleased to have the vaccine. No ill effects of the vaccine but shingles was horrible.

we both had the shingles vaccine at 70, with zero side effects.

I am generally not a fan of too many vaccines but after seeing how very poorly shingles made my aunt, I did have the vaccination. No side effects at all.

Had it several years ago and absolutely no side effects. Had the pneumonia vaccine at the same time, hadn't heard of it but was just offered at the Shingles appointment.

I've now had both vaccinations 6 months apart and the only side-effect was a slightly sore arm each time. Much better than having shingles!

Anything is better than shingles. I had it and it affected my whole head. The terrible ache on the left side of my face, the tingling in my mouth, the blinding headaches. I found that smacking my face temporarily eased it but all night the pain was so extreme, I used to cry in the morning hoping it would go. I occasionally have twinges in my mouth even after 5 years. Oh yes,please get vaccinated.

My husband and I just completed the 2 jab Shingrix vaccine a few weeks ago. We decided to get them because too many friends have had shingles recently and we both had chickenpox as children. The first one was fine, and 6 months later the 2nd one was a bit more painful with a sore arm but overall no real problem. I hope this helps.

NotAGran55

I had the first jab a couple of weeks ago with no ill effects, other than a sore arm for 24 hours.
The practitioner was a bit brutal jabbing it in though!

Yes, the needle was a a little on the large side I thought!!

Had shingles, had the shingles vaccination absolutely no problem. Had shingles again albeit a few years later. Compared to having shingles, the vaccination is unnoticeable.

I have had my first shingles vaccination and had no side effects. I have to have my second part within 6 months, so have put a reminder in my phone to book it. It’s definitely worth having as shingles is quite unpleasant.

Sorry to say but I had terrible side effects, felt like I had shingles again was in bed for two days.
Perhaps it was because I had shingles really bad.
Hope you get on ok

I've just had the second Shingles vaccination, 6 months after the first.
I can honestly say I had absolutely no after effects. I, too, was anxious beforehand, but am now so pleased I went ahead

I had shingles very badly some years before I was eligible for the vaccine. I had it on my face and eyes and I was blue lighted to hospital because of it. There I had a lumbar puncture because it was thought that my brain and eyesight could be affected. I was in hospital for four days, I suffered from effects of shingles for many years, the nerves in my forehead and head very badly damaged, the itching was unbearable and it was sensitive to wind and sunlight. HAVE THE VACCINE, it's not worth thevrisk

We had it a while ago when we were 70, it was just one vaccination then but it is two now. We also had the pneumonia vaccination around the same time. We had no adverse reactions at all.

Pame

I've had my first shingles jab and apart from a sore are there were no ill effects. I'm now waiting to hear about my 2nd jab.

Same for me. Had first jab No ill effects. Now awaiting for my second jab over the next few weeks.

So don't worry. l bet you will be fine.

Chin up!

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What second jab? I was offered and accepted a shingles vaccination 3 ir 4 years ago. No ill effects that I can recall except for a sore arm but nobody mentioned a second dose.

polly123

I would appreciate it if anyone knows the answer to this. I think I might be immune to the virus that causes it. My children had it and I cared for them and did'nt catch it. Also I was a teacher and was close to children who were contagious and didn't catch it. Is there such a thing as being immune? Would having the jab compromise my 'immunity' if it is there?

Do you think you might be immune to the chicken pox virus (varicella zoster). Did you never have it as a child?
You can’t catch shingles. If you have ever had chicken pox, the virus remains in your body, lodged in your nervous system at the point where nerves meet your spinal cord. For reasons no one understands, the virus can be reactivated without warning, causing shingles.
If you have never had chicken pox, you can catch it from exposure to shingles.
I would speak to your doctor. It is possible to have had chicken pox mildly, with slight symptoms. But if you know for certain that you have never had chickenpox, you may not be a suitable candidate for the vaccine.