Flu jab

The pneumococcal vaccine is very good to have, but it does not protect against all sepsis. I thought I knew the signs, but lost my DH very recently to sepsis. Known as the silent killer for good reason.

I had shingles jab a few years ago but only had one jab, nothing was ever said about having a second one.

Having had shingles, I was very keen to have the shingles jab. I’ve had 2 now, a bit painful after each for a couple of days, but worth it to not get shingles again.

I didn't know about the pneumococcal and shingles until my younger brother told me that he and his wife had had them. I had them after that.
The shingles vaccination and age criteria have changed since then.

Yes but not had either as I have not been offered it

Kate1949

*BlueBelle*. I had my shingles jabs last year. We now need two. My husband had his years ago and I asked the nurse if he should have another. She said it wasn't necessary.

In the last few years the NHS changed the type of shingles vaccine it offers.

Your husband probably received the old one, Zostavax, which was a single dose. (so did DH and I). It's now withdrawn.

The current NHS vaccine used is Shingrix, requires two doses. The protection provided is higher than Zostavax.

I have had every jab known to man. I am so lucky because close to where I live, the local pharmacy advertises what is available and when. It is also a walk-in service. It is probably money-making on their part, but I don't care because it works.

The shingles vaccine is worth getting even if you have already had shingles/herpes.

Sallywally1

I had this yesterday, I’m 70 so offered by my GP. Apparently though those people ‘of a certain age’ should also have a shingles and pneumococcal vaccine too. I was unaware of this, but will have it. The pneumococcal one in particular sounds worthwhile as it protects against pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis, which sounds good. I am a vacccine supporter, but I know some are against it. Is this vaccine generally known about for this age group in particular?

Yes to answer your question very well known

I received a message from my surgery only a couple of days ago, to arrange for a shingles jab. It will be my first.

I asked the nurse why it's now two shingles jabs as my DH had only had one a few years ago. She said the previous one was a live vaccine, the new one isn't. She said both are equally effective.

The shingles one appears to offer some protection against Alzheimer's so well worth having.

Aveline

The shingles one is in two parts. I'll be recalled in the spring.

I only had one shingles vac around 5 years ago. Didn't have it in two parts.

I had the pneumonia one several years ago. It lasts for 10 years. Always have a flu jab. I didn’t take up the shingles offer as I’d had it twice already so didn't think I needed it

I used to keep my tetanus jab up to date, but some years ago I wenty to the doctor to renew it and I was told that after it had been renewed a number of times, I effecctivelyhad life long protection and did not need to renew it. Since then I have not had any more.

Is everyone up to date with their tetanus jabs? Although I think they don’t actually need having every ten years. But it would be an unfortunate thing to die of.

Phew! Have just trawled all through my records and found I had the pneumococcal jab three years ago. Feeling pleased!

I’m all jabbed-up and up-to-date.
I think since Covid we have to be pro-active and find out what we need,
it’s easy to research on NHS England
and all of us are able to use computers or we would not be on Gransnet.

BlueBelle. I had my shingles jabs last year. We now need two. My husband had his years ago and I asked the nurse if he should have another. She said it wasn't necessary.

I have every jab going at the earliest opportunity. I have had flu, shingles, the pneumowotsit one, COVID

When I had the flu jab I asked about pneumo.
The nurse said if I wanted it I could have it there and then.
So I did.
But it was not offered or suggested.
People who have not heard of it or don't think to ask would lose out.
Which is a bit concerning.

Being of a certain age I had my first shingles jab last month, but haven’t heard about getting the pneumo jab.

We have had them all except the RSV one which out surgery said will be done once they have finished the flu and covid programme.

The shingles one is in two parts. I'll be recalled in the spring.

I couldn’t get the shingles vaccination, I was two young, they moved the goalposts and suddenly I was too old ! Had everything else