[EinNYC]

Why hesitate? From what I've heard, shingles is painful.

I've had singles about 25 years ago. Yes, it was very painful. My doctor wanted me to take the Shingrix vaccine last fall. As soon as the needle cleared my skin, I began to feel heat in my upper lip. Then the lining of my nose. Then my throat started to close up. I croaked out, "Benedryl" to the pharmacist (it was a local CVS) and the pharmacist handed me a Benedryl and some water. About 20 minutes later, I was OK, thank G-d. Between pain and anaphylactic shock, I'll take pain. This is why I do not intend to take any COVID vaccines.

[DLfromthedesert]

I had shingles about 25 years ago. I’ve been taking L-Lysine 1000 mg every day and since Covid I take zinc supplements and elderberry.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

Between pain and anaphylactic shock, I'll take pain. This is why I do not intend to take any COVID vaccines.

My sympathies - not an easy choice to make. If it helps, it's my understanding that all of the Wuhan virus vaccination centers are equipped with Epipens to deal with allergic reactions.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Not an easy choice, and your doc may tell you not to, but you may want to re-think that.

Allergies easily countered with a few meds vs possible major pain for at least 6 weeks up to endless (post-herpetic nerve pain).

I’m getting the shot when things are clearer.