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.
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.
My doctor asked me about 10 years ago at age 60 if I wanted a shot. I said, yes please.
Nobody who has had shingles seems to recommend avoiding the shots.