I am curious if anyone has gone and gotten the shingles vaccine now or in the past?
If so did you get Shingrix?
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I am curious if anyone has gone and gotten the shingles vaccine now or in the past?
If so did you get Shingrix?
I have not nor do I know of anyone, commercials sure do make it out to be pretty painful.... Hopefully that vaccine helps keep it at bay.
I did ,do not remember what was it though.It was in deep freezer ,and was taken out shortly before i got it,since it has short lifespan outside the freezer.Zero impact,zero pain for me.
My dad had shingles,and it was panful for quite a while ,my coworker got shingles,he was off for a week with pain.
I read about it,and made up my mind quickly when realized, it can disfigure one's face, or even blind a person,..........
Your call,but i recommend it.
If it wasn't mandatory I didn't get it .
The only shots I have had in the last 20 years was tetanus shot when I go and get sowing up.
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Don’t you have to be 65 or doctor recommends you to be 65. I’ve talked to doctor about the shingles vaccine. Mom and dad both had it. Very painful
I got the older version, the Zostavax vaccine the moment I heard about it GW. I got hit with a mild case of Chicken pox when I was in my early 50's, as it is the same virus as shingles the Dr. recommended I get the vaccine.Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
I was told I have to go back next year for the Shingrix when I'm 65.
My buddy got the shingles 2 winters ago...he was in a lot of pain for a few months with it. Not something you want.
It's pricey....
Shingles vaccines are costly. One dose of Zostavax costs about $200; each dose of Shingrix costs roughly $150. Prices vary across Canada. Some health insurance plans cover the cost of these vaccines. Ontario provides the older Zostavax vaccine free of charge to residents 65 to 70 years old. British Columbia, Quebec and most other provinces do not pay for shingles vaccines.
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I got it a few years ago and never had shingles...my wife got shingles and was in extreme pain...got her first shot of Shingrex and had flu like symptoms for a day and is due to get her second shot shortly!
My fiancé did 2 winters ago when she came down with Shingles. It knocked her on her backside for a few weeks.
I don’t recall specifics, if it’s at all pertinent, PM me and I can ask her.
Also, for her because she was about 1 year after Chemo, there were or are some downsides and something to be aware of. Again, I can ask.
A couple years back I did get the shingles' vaccine, it was one of the first ones out, my spouse had shingles once and thought it a good idea. At the time, the vaccine appeared to have some active version of the virus, which they were suppose to remedy with a new vaccine, with an inactive version of the virus. My spouse had a recurrence of her shingles a month or so after my vaccination, at the time I was having a problem with a rash on my forehead. To make a long story short while she was getting check out at the doctors, I was coming down with a shingle infection of my own. I think I may have went to Emerge where they diagnosed it and immediately put me on anti-viral medication to hopeful prevent it from affecting my eye, it took a bit of time but it got cleared up, without reaching my eye . All in a lifetime they say.Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
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My wife had shingles two years ago, and I've never felt so useless. It covered her whole one side of her face, and down her neck. Extremely painful, but luckily for her, it left no scarring at all.
Yeah I'm planning to get the vaccine, pretty sure my wife plan covers it, but if not I will pay for it myself.
My Dad got shingles about 10 years ago and had permanent nerve damage in his hands that still hurts a bit today.
They say you can take it at 50 but supposedly it is only good for 5 years. Do I get it now or should I wait until I am a bit older even the Dr's don't really have an answer on that. I read the stats about it last nigh and they say 1 in 3 will get some form of shingles.
My dad got it.
The problem is that we used to get chicken pox as a kid, then when our kids got it we would get a booster, then when our grand kids got it we would get a booster, naturally. The fact that babies were getting it and having big problems they now vaccinate for chicken pox, which is a good thing, but we do not get boosters anymore from our kids and grand kids getting sick.
I do not know anyone who has had shingles but have heard many stories, ouch.
One thing I have read is that the vaccine isn't 100 % effective - so you can get the shot and still get sick - the one thing that you can do to prevent from getting shingles is to keep your immune system strong - by eating good and getting enough rest - with all these vaccines being given to people I wonder when a person is so loaded with the stuff they implode
I asked about it last time I was at the pharmacy, but they said that with all the covid issues they were not offering it right now. But next time I'm at the doctor or when the pharmacy gives it again its on my list. Know a few people that had it and its not something I ever want to suffer through
I got the shot when I was around 55 because I just ran thru a bout with chicken pox. Funny thing is, I had the pox earlier in life (mid 20's) but it came again, So with the virus active in my system) I was going to be more susceptible for shingles.Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
The Dr. told me the same thing, I would have to get it again in 5 yrs. Did it anyway. I went back in at 60 but she said I should be good till 65. So it's booked for next year.
I’ve had chicken pox FOUR times. Even my doctor was shockedQuote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
I got the shingles vaccine a few years ago. The old batch. My wife got the new version.
It was recommended by my doctor so went ahead with it.
Last fall a neighbor down the street from us got the vaccine and 4 or 5 days later ended up with shingles. Now, this gal is loud even when she's sleeping. She kept the entire neighborhood advised of her condition but we all got a good laugh out of her ordeal.
My wife and I both got Shingrix shots 2 months ago. It’s a two part vaccination with the shots 2-4 months apart, good for 5 years. I had no reaction to the shot and my wife had mild flu type symptoms for 2 days after the second shot. We are early 60s and recommended by our family doctor. He said it’s not 100 percent, but if you did get shingles, it would be a very mild case.
That's basically true for all vaccines...Quote:
Originally Posted by ysyg
I've had it - from my waist to my hip. Haven't taken shingrix , but should probably look into that . Felt like a million mosquito bites.
They say 1 in 3 will get shingles and I'm hearing they can be painful, got to see when my Dr can prescribe it for me. Hopefully it's covered by my insurance but if not 150 a now and 150 for the next shot is not to bad.