When the VA offered a shingles vaccine, I was at the head of the line. A guy at our office had a terrible experience.
You’re right. I had shingles about 20 years ago. It was a horrible experience. And because it broke out near my eyes, I was in some danger there. I had to be monitored by an eye doctor.
The good news: This happened during my vacation. So I didn’t have to burn too many sick days.
The bad news: It ruined my vacation.
Oh, and got the new shingles vaccine as soon as it came out. I am very wary of mRNA vaccines, but not all vaccines. So I got the new shingles vaccine. You betcha I did.
Warning: I’m told that there is currently no mRNA vaccine for shingles. But one is in the pipeline. So ask before you get the jab.
I got the shots a year or two ago. Had a co-worker who had gotten them in her eyes. She was out for a couple weeks.