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Shingles and pneumococcal vaccines side effects

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Seabear Thu 04-Jun-26 17:43:31

I have turned 65 and been invited for the shingles and pneumococcal vaccinations. I had chickenpox once as a child and never had shingles or pneumonia. I am immunosuppressed with rheumatoid arthritis and have angina. Has anyone had these jabs and experienced side effects? I don't want to feel worse than I already do.

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MayBee70 Thu 04-Jun-26 17:48:55

I would give anything to have the new shingles vaccine. The one I had a couple of years ago isn’t as good as the current one ( which I believe is the one that used to be given to people with a compromised immune system?). So I may pay to have it done. I didn’t have a problem with the pneumonia/ shingles vaccines I did have. Shingles is something I really don’t want to have!

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YorkLady Thu 04-Jun-26 18:34:40

I have also received an invite and am immunocompromised.. will be watching this thread. My appointment is for late June.
Hoping marydoll will be along with some advice. 😊

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