Both myself and the wife just received our first Shingles shot. At least here in So Cal the vaccine is in very short supply. We we’re on a two month waiting list. The second dose is probably three months out.
Schedule some serious down time after getting that second shot. My Fitbit tells me I slept 15 hours the day after.
Is it true that you feel like you have the flu after receiving the shingles vaccination?
I’ve had a case of shingles every year since 2006. Yes, this is my 13th year with shingles.
I got a shingles shot 3 years ago and it did nothing.
I got the new shingles shots this past summer (two $300 shots with 3 months between injections), and I currently have shingles. I’m really tired of shingles. The burning phase and blisters are bad enough, but the itching afterward is the worst.
In short supply is kinda sorta good news, why?
Vaccines have a shelf life. The government has wasted billions on stockpiling vaccines that lose their zip.
Your delayed vaccine might mean the manufacturers are making fresh vaccine, much more effective. Ask around about it, don’t be shy.
Also note that zoster and other viral vaccines do not cover all strains. Check into it, ask about it. You may need to seek more than one batch of vaccine.