Pneumococcal vaccine

I had the pneumonia and shingles vaccines and only felt mild fatigue for a day, nothing like flu. I just rested and relaxed with 2 player games like Chess and It Takes Two, which helped me stay calm.

Ok thanks - I’ll do them separately 👍

We've had both, with no side effects.

The only time I've ever been unwell after a jab, was when our local vaccination centre offered the "convenience" of two jabs at the same appointment, covid in one arm and flu in the other. Husband does this with no ill effects. I did it once and felt to rotten, never again; ever since that I have them done a week apart (no problems at all).

The vaccination centre we attend tells me a lot of older patients now do the same as me and for the same reason.

Thank you all for the responses you gave on my first post - I’ll go for the pneumonia and shingles vaccine and keep fingers crossed 😊x

TwiceAsNice

Had the pneumonia jab 9 years ago it lasts 10 years so will have to ask about it again next year.

I was invited for the shingles but have had it twice so decided not to. Never had a problem with the pneumonia or flu jabs no reactions. When I was having the Covid ones felt unwell and very sore arm, not invited this year as am under 75.

Thought the pneumonia jab was a one off one?

You have it at 65, and it lasts a lifetime.

Had both as well as annual flu jabs, never had a problem.

Had the pneumonia jab 9 years ago it lasts 10 years so will have to ask about it again next year.

I was invited for the shingles but have had it twice so decided not to. Never had a problem with the pneumonia or flu jabs no reactions. When I was having the Covid ones felt unwell and very sore arm, not invited this year as am under 75.

No effects from the pneumo jag. I had a sore arm from the shingles jab recently but it didn’t stop me from going about my normal business. I’d rather that than have shingles!

My husband had no ill effects.

No problem with that vaccination or any of the flu or COVID ones. The shingles one led to a red sore patch on my arm. First time that's ever happened.

I had it without any problems. Totally agree with Grannynannywany that even if you have after effects it’s a price worth paying for the protection.

Had them 10 years ago never a problem not anything, but then I never have had a problem with any of the jabs.

I had a headache and felt tired for about 48 hrs. A small price to pay for significantly increased protection from shingles and pneumonia . Shingles is extremely painful and debilitating and its effects can last for many weeks. Pneumonia could result in a hospital admission and can leave a person weakened for months.

So weighing it all up I think it’s worth a couple of days of vaccine after effects .

I dare say there will be a couple of anti vaxxers along shortly to say otherwise 😊

I have the flu vaccine every year without any problems. I had some side effects with the shingles jag. Sore arm with spreading redness for a couple of days

No problems with mine.