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 I had a sore arm for one week at the injection sight. No other side effects until exactly two weeks after receiving the injection I started itching on my palms and three days later I am covered in a rash. There is no way I will get the second shot. It’s sad that this is not knowledge we have been given before getting the vaccine. July 17,2023 first vaccine F 69
8/3/2023
 1  Shingles Vaccine Two hours after vaccine saw black flashing lines in outer corners of both eyes. Four hours later thought a mosquito was flying in front of my face but it is a black spot in eye that is causing an obstruction in my vision. Was able to get in to see eye Dr today who did tests. She told me I will most likely have the ‘floater’ in my eye for the rest of my life. Mild aches and pains too. There is NO way I will get the second shot. F 60
7/29/2023
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 1  Shingles Vaccine Fever chills severe body aches 12 hrs after first dose. Severe joint pain since. It's been 6 weeks. I was limber and no aches before this vaccine. I can't sit and drive. . Barely can get up. Had numerous lab tests. Will not take 2nd shot. First shot and WILL be the last Shingrex Living on Tylenol and Aleve - never had a reaction to a vaccination like this before. Horrible M 74
7/27/2023
 1  shingles vaccine To start out I had shingles in August of 2022 I was told by my doctor wait 6-8 months, before I got the shingrix vaccine it would make me very very sick so I waited my time I went to Walmart where I live here in Texas I got the vaccine in my left arm the site was fine it just felt like somebody like frogged me in my arm like punching me with their knuckle the next day I woke up let me remind you I already had shingles and the pain from shingles is horrible so when I woke up the next day every bone, muscle, joint tissue that could hurt in my body was hurting I made my way to the kitchen I got some Tylenol and gabapentin I laid back down I was still hurting the next day I was in excruciating pain and wanted to go to the ER but I didnot want to be hospitalized so I waited the third day I was still hurting every part of my body it was so unbearable this pain. so my son took me to the doctor I seen the doctor she said I was having a severe adverse reaction to the vaccine she gave me some medicine some prednisone some pain medicine and said she hoped that could help and that nothing else would happen hopefully. Further on down two weeks later I ended up having a severe migraine and I coped with it the best I could and a week later I had another migraine which landed me in a Urgent Care ER where they gave me medication for the migraine and sent me home my most recent reaction was I have shingles on my left hand it broke out all on the top of my left hand up my fingers. around the knuckles and the joints on the side of my hand and down my forearm I have carpal tunnel in my left wrist and arm and it magnified the pain of the carpal tunnel by a hundred or more it is crucial and so painful I went back to the doctor and seeing this rash it was red, itchy and all kinds of different size blisters that were full of liquid the dr said you have shingles but its acting weird I had to be out of work 2 weeks she gave me medicine. This rash was so severely itchy after 2 and half weeks it started Scabbing and healing it did Leave small scarring but I'm Still experiencing hand wrist Carpal tunnel syndrome pain. This was my 1st dose of the shringrix vaccine. I WILL NOT GET THE 2ND SHOT/DOSE. I DONT RECCOMEND THIS VACCINE. I WOULD NOT GIVE IT TO DEAD ROAD KILL. Apparently with all of us people Having such horrible side Effects this vaccine needs to Be investigated and we dont even know the long term effects we will all suffer later. IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW I WOULDN'T OF GOT THE SHRINGRIX VACCINE AT ALL. ALL OF THE SIDE EFFECTS PEOPLE HAVE MENTIONED HERE ON THIS SITE WERE NOT ALL MENTIONED ON THE VACCINE SIDE EFFECT SHEET WE SIGNED AND WERE NOT MENTIONED IN THE TRIAL STUDIES OF THE VACCINE so shame on you GlaxoSmithKline Very upset about all of this!!!! Being I'm left handed this has been so awful I cant hold my Phone long or the steering wheel without having to Switch hands even simple House chores like washing dishes or vacuuming hurts cant Walk my dog without struggling Administered in my left upper arm muscle it was my 1st shot and my last. WILL NOT GET 2ND SHOT especially after reading some of the experiences shared here on this site. Thank You everyone who has shared Their experience we are helping others I'm sure!!!! F 51
7/25/2023
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 2  Shingles Vaccine 1st injection 1st day yesterday. I was fine until later in the day then sore are like a flu shot. About midnight I woke up sweating and extreme nerve pain in every part of my body. Even my fingers. There isn't one part of my body that doesn't hurt. I've had back and neck issues my entire life so I can handle a lot of pain This isn't muscle pain. It's like my nerves are all on fire. I hope this goes away today. My pharmacist said she had not heard any bad side effects except sore arem with the first injection. If the 2nd is worse, I don't want it. But I'm fearful of getting shingles and know several people who have had them. They stay with you for years sometimes. Risk, reward. I'll see. F 65
7/21/2023
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 1  Shingles Vaccine Day1 I had no expectations of difficulties other than the usual (sore arm, mild to moderate discomfort, etc. I just had a sore arm during the rest of the day but nothing too serious. I went to bed, and sometime after midnight, I started shivering uncontrollably. My teeth were chattering as well. The pain started radiating out to the back of my neck and up behind my head and all the way down my lower back. It was excruciatingly painful to change position. After a few hours, I became extremely overheated and developed a rash on my face. Day2, morning, I was hoping the worse was over because the fever had gone down somewhat, but as I got up to do my morning tasks, I got dizzy and nauseous, and couldn't stand up. I almost passed out. But the issue that made me decide to go to the ER was that my hands became numb and I couldn't move them. They swelled up a bit, as well. I spent a few hours in the ER; they just made sure I didn't have a heart attack and checked my vitals, but otherwise had no answers to my problems. That afternoon and evening, I noticed that my nose was stuffed up and I had a sore throat. They were pretty minor symptoms, as was the pain in the arm itself. I am on Day 3, and I am still nauseous, everything I eat gives me diarrhea, and I have a pain in my armpit on the shot arm which I assume is a swollen lymph node. I continue to have a face rash and I've been tired and have spent most of my time in bed. I have never had reactions this extreme with any vaccination I've taken, including COVID -- NOT EVEN CLOSE. I don't have any underlying health conditions, but I swear that it would have killed me if I did! Not taking the second shot for sure. I can't believe they are giving this to elderly people. First dose F 61
7/19/2023
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 2  Shingles Vaccine Shingrix First shot, just a sore arm for days and tired for 24 hrs. Second shot, next days felt gritty sand in my eye that I've never had before. Pharmacy told me not a side effect. Week later got raised red rash on right abdomen followed by a new itchy rash every few days. I've never had rashes until this vaccine. So far each rash heals in 1-3 weeks. I'm going on one month and hope this resolves completely. Right arm 4 months apart F 53
7/8/2023
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 1  Shingles Vaccine Day 1 pain from injection site. Day 2- 4 severe pain in arm very tender to the touch. Even clothing. Within the first week I started getting dizzy and tired. Tingling and burning sensation throughout upper body. ER visit without any findings of anything wrong severe heartburn very scary. The burning pain with heartburn is still here in week 6. May 15th. 1st shot. Will not get 2nd shot. F 56
7/5/2023
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 1  Shingles Vaccine I had the shingles vaccine in February 2023. I have felt very bad ever since. I have pain all over. Joint pain in knees, elbows, wrists, fingers, back and hips. I had no idea you could have long-term side effects like this. I talked to my Dr. about it and he said he has heard of joint pain side effect like this. I will not be getting the second shot. Also, a general feeling of not feeling well. I sure hope this goes away soon, but it is now June and no change. First shot in February 2023. Will not be getting the second. F 59
6/7/2023
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 1  Shingles Vaccine Got 1st shot 28 may 23Monday - at night the alarm was very sore . Next day I developed flu symptoms ,chest congestion , coughing and now day four full blown cold with running nose . I was perfect fine before the shot . I had all my flu shots and COVID 5 shots . This was the worst experience for vaccine . F 59
6/1/2023
 4  Shingles Vaccine I received vaccine Wednesday evening, Thursday afternoon is when I got chills, and felt tired, tender to the touch, Only 1st dose. F 35
5/25/2023
 4   Just soreness at shot site, now to see if it works. 2 doses four months apart at Kroger F 70
5/19/2023
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 1  Shingles Vaccine Received first shot 5/15/23. Starting approx 4 hrs after injection and is still happening 36hrs later EXTREME fatigue, painful spasms in my upper back and pain in neck and jaw, all over n joint and muscle pain, hand and arm went numb. The overall body pain makes it hard to do anything. Absolutely horrible. I will NOT be getting the second shot. 1st dose F 51
5/16/2023
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 3  Shingles Vaccine 1st shot was 4 mos ago. No issues other than a sore arm for 5 days. This second shot was way worse. Received shot at 8am Monday morning. By late afternoon, my arm started to hurt. By 8pm I developed a fever and had uncontrollable shivers. Following morning was ok and was able to work, however by mid afternoon the fever returned and delirium set in. Was unable to eat anything and could barely speak in coherent sentences. Third day started feeling better. Only issue is now the sore arm which is swollen and has a red welt about 3 inches in diameter. All in all about what I expected given the reactions I had with the covid boosters. Still better than getting the disease. 2nd dose at doctors office. F 59
4/27/2023
 1  Shingles Vaccine Fever, chills, weakness, upset stomach, very tired -flu like F 70
4/22/2023
 2  Shingles Vaccine Very sore arm almost immediately following injection. Red, hot, lump about 3 1/5 inches across that's also itchy. Can hardly use the arm and even the slightest light touch from clothing hurts something awful. I can't sleep on that side. Got a low grade fever but even without fever, I've had chills and shaking and alternate between hot and cold. Three days after the shot, I got horrible stomach issues (nausea like crazy and diarrhea). Today is day 4 with no end in sight. I know shingles is worse but this vaccine is terrible! First dose, upper left arm/deltoid, administered at doctor's office by nurse. F 51
4/17/2023
 1  Shingles Vaccine F 60
4/17/2023
 1  Shingles Vaccine This was my second shot and within three hours I had passed out, and wet myself. When I came to, the pain in my arm was excruciating and I had the chills badly. I couldn't get out of bed without help for days. Pharmacy only recommended Tylenol. Didn't help. I have always had vaccines but nothing like this. F 80
4/13/2023
 2  Shingles Vaccine Sore arm, very lethargic, body aches and stiffness. Stomach cramps which lasted 24 hours. I am at 1 week post shot and still dealing with stomach pain and bowel changes. Also no appetite and water retention. First shot. F 67
4/2/2023
 4  Shingles Vaccine Received the first dose on a Monday evening. I have had a fever with chills, body aches and extreme fatigue for a third day now (Thursday). Glands by my throat are the size of golf balls and my throat hurts from a ton of sinus drainage. And they say the second dose could be worse. I don't know. Yeah, Shingles sounds worse, but! IM at the shoulder. 1st dose F 54
3/30/2023
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