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kittylester Wed 20-Sept-23 21:19:36

I paid privately to have mine as j kept missing the changing guidelines. I had no side effects at all.

I don't understand why anyone would pass up on having any vaccine - unless there were medical contra-indications.

MayBee70 Wed 20-Sept-23 21:10:57

Probably tempting fate by saying this but the only side effect I’ve ever had from a vaccine is feeling very tired for a few days after the flu jab a couple of years ago. I take any vaccine offered to me these days!

Gwyllt Wed 20-Sept-23 20:52:17

Me too can’t remember any side eff cts

MayBee70 Wed 20-Sept-23 20:46:04

Yes. I had mine as soon as I could, too.

Grandma70s Wed 20-Sept-23 20:43:14

Yes, I had it ages ago, no side effects at all. Shingles can be nasty, and the side effects can last for years. I couldn’t wait to have the vaccine, and was at the surgery the minute I was eligible.

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Kim19 Wed 20-Sept-23 20:42:54

I didn't experience any side effects but would still have gone ahead regardless because I've lived with people suffering from shingles and it was pretty awful for them in many respects. An illness I would avoid at all costs if I could. Good luck with your decision.

welbeck Wed 20-Sept-23 20:38:29

why is this under scams and fraud ?
surely you don't doubt the bona fides of those providing the shingles vaccination ?

melp1 Wed 20-Sept-23 20:34:32

Anyone had the shingles vaccination and did you have any side effects?
Thinking of getting mine but a bit unsure.
My mother had shingles and was quite poorly and I know it was painful when hubby had shingles.