[morphing libertarian]

my father was tough guy Coal Mines, sports, France and Germany world war II and more. IO never saw him so debilitated as when he had shingles. My doctor asked me about 10 years ago at age 60 if I wanted a shot. I said, yes please.

[the_Watchman]

10 years ago the current vaccine was not available. The old stuff was supposed to be ~30-40% effective (just from my memory). Shingrix, the current vaccine, is supposed to be 90% effective.

My wife and I were vaccinated last year with both shots. None of the shots gave us any adverse reaction.

[hanamizu]

My doctor asked me about 10 years ago at age 60 if I wanted a shot. I said, yes please.

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You might want to consider getting the new (Shingrex) shots. It is supposed to be much more effective than the old shot. Shingles, as you have witnessed can really do a job on you. My only side effect was redness at the injection site and a sore arm for a few days.

Nobody who has had shingles seems to recommend avoiding the shots.