Shingles Vaccine

I have had the 2 dose Shingrix vaccine. The first dose was no issues, but after the second dose I was shivery for the next day and had quite a red arm at the site of the vaccine. I'm 62 and no health issues.

I would plan to have a quiet few days after your shot, especially after the second one.

DH has cancer and had to have the non live shingles vaccine - i think it was two doses. I had the live one and pneumonia at same time. No issues.

I still think the way they are doing it now is crackers, 70-79 or 65 last September, you’re eligible, but if 67 say, you have to wait until 70. Why not go downwards from 70?

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Glad I was able to have mine at 70 and done with.

HowVeryDareYou2

I didn't have a 'special" vaccine (whatever that means)

In the past people who were immunosuppressed had to have a different vaccine, not a live one.

I think that's what Georgesgran may mean.

I didn't have a 'special" vaccine (whatever that means)

I agree - not sure of getting 2nd dose as the side effects were horrendous - though not unusual after speaking to a Nurse Practioner at immunisation clinic.

Georgegran, I believe from now one , everyone in Scotland will receive the two dose vaccine.

We are still waiting to be called 🙄

Thanks MD I thought perhaps in 2 doses for those with multiple health conditions to begin with.

I can only agree with others that a possible sore arm and feeling a bit yucky is far better than a dose of shingles, where some of the after effects can/may last for years.

I had the jab last year when I was 70- no problems at all. I had already had shingles twice and wouldn't want it again. I hope you choose to have it.

Thank you for all your helpful comments. I have decided to have the shingles vaccine and will be contacting my GP to arrange it.

grandyma The bigger setback would be catching shingles in your current fragile state of health.

Have the vaccination, it is the lesser of two threats to your health.

I only had one dose and if they only last 10 years do I get another

Georgesgran

Same as BlueBelle* - no problems whatsoever. The shingles was just one dose - was your vaccine ‘special’ HVDY?

The new shingles Vax is two doses, Georgesgran.

I have had the first Shingles vax and felt pretty ill for 5 days afterwards, and my arm came up in a painful red lump which didn't go away for about a fortnight ..... but I have a number of health conditions which may have meant I had a worse reaction than others.

Shingles is so awful and I've got friends who've caught it and are having a terrible time. One has painfully lost the sight in one eye and has been going to the eye hospital every month for a year.

I will be having the second vax.

I had 1 jab and had no after effects. Shingles is awful.

Talk to your doctor.

I had no side effects with the first dose. However, after the second dose I had a very sore arm. I also experienced headache and fatigue for five days afterwards. That said though I am pleased to have been vaccinated as shingles can be quite severe.

Same as BlueBelle* - no problems whatsoever. The shingles was just one dose - was your vaccine ‘special’ HVDY?

HowVeryDareYou2

I'm 65, had the vaccine a couple of weeks ago (it's in 2 doses, 6 months apart). I felt shivery, feverish and very tired, for 2 days. The lump on my arm was very red and very painful for 8 days. I won't be bothering to have the 2nd dose.

I felt the same, but was happy to have the second dose. A small price to pay.
My friend nearly lost the sight of his eye, due to shingles. Two years later, he is still suffering nerve pain.

I'm 65, had the vaccine a couple of weeks ago (it's in 2 doses, 6 months apart). I felt shivery, feverish and very tired, for 2 days. The lump on my arm was very red and very painful for 8 days. I won't be bothering to have the 2nd dose.

My DH had the first one on Tuesday and has a very achey arm, but apart from that seems okay.

I had shingles in one arm and pneumonia in the other on the same day when I was70 no ill effects at all not any sore arms nothing at all

This may be of help. This thread was active a few months ago.

I am immunocompromised, had both doses earlier this year, had side effects, but the consequences of catching shingles are far worse.

www.gransnet.com/forums/health/a1333891-Shingles

I had mine at 70, no side effects whatsoever.