SHINGRIX VACCINE Reviews (Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted)

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SHINGRIX  (Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted):  SHINGRIX is a vaccine indicated for prevention of herpes zoster (HZ) (shingles) in adults aged 50 years and older. Also for adults aged 18 years and older who are or will be at increased risk of HZ due to immunodeficiency or immunosuppression caused by known disease or therapy. SHINGRIX is NOT indicated for prevention of primary varicella infection (chickenpox).   FDA Approval Date: 2017-10-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 2  Shingles Vaccine 1st shot only a sore arm and a little fatigue which cleared up in 2 to 3 days. The second dose administered on Feb. 11, 2021 has been QUITE different. I suffered a severely sore left arm, bright red rash from injection site to elbow. Then came the chills, joint pains, upset stomach, headaches, fast heartbeat, severe fatigue but I didn't know that my blood pressure (which had been under control) had skyrocketed to the 160's over 90's and even worse 175/94. Here it is over a month later and I am still getting sudden, and hard pain in my left arm, the skin is mottled where the rash was AND my blood pressure is STILL NOT under control even though my primary care physician has increased the dosage of my beta blocker. Here it is March 20, 2021 and I was awakened this morning by a jolt of pain (NOT joint pain) in my left arm and it is still feeling like something is shocking the muscle. I have suffered sever joint pain making it very difficult to walk at times and I still don't "feel normal", especially being faced with stroke/heart attack levels of high blood pressure. I take good care of myself and see my doctor on a regular basis and take a Wellness physical with blood tests on a yearly basis. I only take one medication; a beta blocker for P.A.T. and what was once a MILDLY high blood pressure problem that was under control. I received both injections at WalMart and I do NOT fault WalMart...at age 74 I am very familiar with intramuscular vaccinations and the pharmacist did everything right from cleaning the injection site to injecting it intramuscularly. I do believe both the manufacturer and the medical profession downplayed the side effects and are STILL downplaying them. Would I do it over again...I'm not sure because I still don't know if I'll get shingles after going through all of this. F 74
3/20/2021
 3   Had first shot in November 2020. Only experienced a sore arm. Had second shot March 2021 (yesterday). Woke up today with muscle aches and as the day has worn on am now experiencing headaches and chills. Urinating more today also. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Still happy I took it!! F 63
3/18/2021
 2  Shingles Vaccine Rash that is hot to the touch below the injection site. Going into my 5th day post first dose. Pharmacist injected first dose March 14, 2021 F 51
3/18/2021
 3  Shingles Vaccine 1st low grade fever. Sore arm. Second, low grade fever. Extreme fatigue. Sore arm swollen, red and hot. Hard...calling Dr today.. IM both. F 63
3/17/2021
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 3  Shingles Vaccine Nothing with first dose; second dose was arm soreness, chills, slight nausea, then fever that reached 101.7 at highest so far ( still feverous as it happened today) and headache..feel dehydrated. Hoping the sweats/chills go away soon. Chills were since 7am today, fever since 6pm. 1st was Novemeber 17, 2020; second was March 15, 2021. Waited u til 1 month after 2nd covid. Had shot at my doctors office. M 51
3/16/2021
 3  Shingles Vaccine First shot in December 2020- sore arm & no other effects. 2nd shot in am on March 13th-sore arm, felt fine for the day. Evening felt unusually tired & little nauseous. Could not sleep due to constant shivering, pee almost ever hour, splitting headache (I hardly ever get headaches!) , took 2 ibuprofen so I can sleep rest of wee hours. Woke up 2nd day-to being very groggy-took nap/slept a few more hours-moved very slow / easy tasks. Hopefully I'll be 100 percent tomorrow (3rd day) Both shots were administrated at a local Walmart pharmacy. F 61
3/15/2021
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 3  Shingles Vaccine First was in November 2020. Sore arm fir a week and second day fiver. Not so problematic. Second shot Friday March 12. First day arm pain, but gone on second day, fever started. Took Tylenol couple times. Third day temperature normal but low stomachs area pain like appendix, like gas pain. Very uncomfortable, hard to walk. Took Peptobysmol and Tylenol. Hope tomorrow will be better, need to go back to work. M 57
3/14/2021
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 1  Shingles Vaccine I received the shingles vaccine of dec 30 2020 Incouraged by my pharmacy I had no symptoms until the 3rd day my right arm started hurting. Bad enough I put a heating pad on it to sleep. It seemed to get worse everyday I am on Norco and muscle relaxer for bach. Neck and knee problems. That didn't help. It now is in my shoulder and neck too I took over the counter medication and rubbing biofrezze on it constantly I work with disable adults. Its getting hard to help them do every day activities As I type this it hurts I have a real hard time washing my hair I have missed a few day of work, because the pain is unbearable I finally made a drs appt on March 9 2021 She told me the injection for the vaccine was given to low. That's why it feels like my muscle is being eating away. The doctor also felt a dent in my arm where I was injected Then great news. She told me I have Shingles!!!!! The nerve pain is horrible. She put me on a steroid pack to help where he injected Valtrex and gabapentin To help heal The nerve pain is horrible. But my right arm throbs, and achs all the time from the injection It keeps me awake. It effect my job I can't even wash my own hair I'm 55. I don't know what to do or who to ask for help Thank you Tamara jacobs F 55
3/14/2021
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 2  Shingles Vaccine Had first dose in October 2020. Mild arm soreness and fatigue that night. Quickly resolved. Got Moderna Covid Vax 1 in Jan 21 and vax 2 Feb 21. Got Shingrix dose 2 March 10, 21. First day arm sore but fine otherwise. Second day fine but mild malaise. Night three had terrible abdominal cramps. The awoke at 0300 febrile with bad chills and myalgias. Had to work. Took Tylenol and ibuprofen with some relief but malaise persists. Hoping to feel better by end of day 3. Wow. This really sucked. M 58
3/12/2021
 2  Shingles Vaccine Had first dose in October 2020. Mild arm soreness and fatigue that night. Quickly resolved. Got Moderna Covid Vax 1 in Jan 21 and vax 2 Feb 21. Got Shingrix dose 2 March 10, 21. First day arm sore but fine otherwise. Second day fine but mild malaise. Night three had terrible abdominal cramps. The awoke at 0300 febrile with bad chills and myalgias. Had to work. Took Tylenol and ibuprofen with some relief but malaise persists. Hoping to feel better by end of day 3. Wow. This really sucked. M 58
3/12/2021
 1  Shingles Vaccine The first shot was in December 2020 with fatigue and mild arm soreness. Second shot the injection site swelled and developed a rash. I have severe arm pain that affects my range of motion, sleep, and daily tasks. Seeking therapy to strip the muscle scar left by this shot. First shot on 12/05/2020 at Walgreens. Second shot also at same Walgreens on 2/6/2021. F 63
3/12/2021
 2  Shingles Vaccine Facial rash with severe itching 3 days after second vaccine. Rash was around the eyes and mouth. Skin in the area began peeling after rash subsided on day 6. First dose was 12/17/20, second dose 3/5/21. Both done by pharmacist at Safeway. Low grade fever after both doses as well as fatigue, malaise and general unwellness. Facial rash after second dose was incredibly uncomfortable and distressing. I likely will decline another series of Shringix. F 57
3/11/2021
 2  Shingles Vaccine Sore arm day after shot was expected. Four days later, splitting headache, chills, nausea, diarrhea. Lasted 3 days. No fever, no appetite or sleep. Tylenol was of little help. Was tested for COVID-19 just in case, but negative result. My Dr office suggested it must have been delayed reaction and strongly suggested I do get second dose...but unsure at this point. Anyone else heard of delayed reaction to vaccine? First dose. Local Walgreens Pharmacist administered vaccine. F 64
3/11/2021
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 3  Shingles Vaccine I'm on day 5 after my 1st shot, I'm still nauseated, no one warned me, I feel gross all over, I'm worried about getting the second shot after reading comments. F 60
3/10/2021
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 1  Shingles Vaccine I took the 1st dose over a year ago. It was administered correctly. I had the normal reactions, but then I noticed arm-bicep pain never eased up. Couldn't hardly dress or undress. Certain movements excruciating. Now it's a little better, but still can't lift much weight or move arm certain ways. Pain wakes me up at night sometimes. It's a struggle. Didn't get 2nd shot. F 57
3/10/2021
 3  Shingles Vaccine Extremely sore arm, headache, fatigue, feverish. Had my shot at doctors office on Friday by Sunday had a sore palate and gums and still tired and arm sore. Monday are soreness still having headaches. F 68
3/9/2021
 1  Shingles Vaccine About three weeks after receiving the second shot my right shoulder became so sore that I thought I had bursitis. About a week later I was not able to turn my head from side to side, and both shoulders are so sore that I can't sleep. My wrists were so swollen that I couldn't move them, and my ankles are sore. I break out in hives on my thighs and wrists. I am so sorry that I trusted this shot. After the first shot the only problem that I had was a sore arm for a couple of days. F 65
3/9/2021
 4  Shingles Vaccine Sore arm for 2 days, I expected that. Very tired that night and next day. But I've have a dull headache for 6 days. Keep hoping it will end. The headache is making me tired. I normally don't get headaches (maybe 1 a month), so this is really bothering me. 1st dose, pharmacy F 56
3/8/2021
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 1  Shingles Vaccine Had 2nd Shingrix vaccine at Walgreen and had chills, and shivering in the early morning hours. Woke with a very dry mouth and red flushed face. Noticed constant hissing in both ears which has not resolved. Had brain fog and difficulty concentrating. Went to urgent care who prescribed 5 day prednisone, said it was adverse inflammatory reaction. Still have hissing in ears, ENT says have hearing loss. Had no problems prior with tinnitus or ears. This has led to anxiety and depression. Anybody else have tinnitus from this vaccine? I think this vaccine is too strong and too harsh. I'm sorry I ever got the second one. It has only caused me misery. 2nd vaccine given at Walgreen by a pharmacist. F 68
3/7/2021
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 4  Shingles Vaccine No side effects from the first shot; the second shot, had sore arm. This pain in the arm is not debilitating but it still exists 2 months after the second shot. Arm where I receieved the shot is still painful after two months. No other side effects. M 60
3/6/2021

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