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 Headache,chills with no fever, ringing in ears,nausea, after eating,tired and the scariest one of all heart palpitations. I read online heart palpitations are a sign of anaphylaxis so I am not probably going to get second shot Injection sight is swollen to golfball size F 53
11/7/2020
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 2  Shingles Vaccine So far... red, swollen, sore arm (3"x5" patch of red, swollen area and it feels and looks bruised), fever, chills, fatigue, headache, body aches, diarrhea, foggy brain, dizziness, nausea. I'm going to have to ask if I've had an allergic reaction before I take the second dose. For the last 3-4 days, I feel like I've had the flu. This has been quite unpleasant. F 50
11/7/2020
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 3  Shingles Vaccine headache/chills/sore arm 11/5/2020 by local pharmacy M 56
11/6/2020
 3  Shingles Vaccine I really can't say I'm satisfied with the vaccine because I don't really know if it will work. Just putting faith in in what my doctor tells me about its efficacy. As for side effects, I got the vaccination yesterday morning and when I went to bed in the evening I was very exhausted. Also I experienced some mild shivering and slight shortness at the vaccine site. Today I still feel fatigue and I am hoping that within the next couple days I will return to normal. M 74
11/6/2020
 2  Shingles Vaccine Has anyone else experienced hissing and ringing in the ears? Started the morning after the shot on 10/21 and still going..also had chills, felt feverish and very hyper..not sleeping well and wake with much tinnitus noise in head. This was 2nd shot. Please feel free to email me. Thanks 2nd shot administered at Walgreen by pharmacist on 10/21/2020 F 68
11/6/2020
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 4  Shingles Vaccine No problems first day but second day was a different story. I started to get chilled, took a hot shower and crawled under the electric blanket. Had severe chills with a fever just under 102 degrees and a terrible headache with body aches, much like a case of the flu. Day three I still have aches and minor chills but now I have an upset stomach. I’m hoping that this ends soon. I will take the second vaccine but I’ll make sure my calendar is clear for at least three days afterward. Received vaccine at the local pharmacy on 11/03/20. The shot hurt worse than a flu vaccine but I didn’t experience a sore arm afterwards. F 60
11/5/2020
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 3  Shingles Vaccine I've had the same reaction as most of you, with first dose, mild flu-like symptoms, malaise and a very sore arm at injection site for 3 days. I expected about the same with the second dose so I scheduled to have it on a day I'd have a few days off after. I'm so glad I did because I had a much harder time with harsher side effects with the second dose. I developed a low grade fever, muscle aches, sore lymph nodes, extreme exhaustion, a slightly scratchy throat, mild headache and the signature soreness at injection site. But strangely, this time, on day 3, I developed a large, very painful blister on the tip of my tongue. I've never had that happen before so it has to be a side effect from the vaccine. I'm glad the worst of it is behind me and I have no more injections but it's still a mean vaccine with side effects and everyone needs to be educated on and prepared for. How do you rate your satisfaction with a vaccine when it made you so sick and you don't even know if it's going to be effective? Strange question F 52
11/5/2020
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 4  Shingles Vaccine 5 hours after 1st vaccine, recd at 9;30am, i started this terrible shaking and got very cold. It is now 800pm and still same symptoms. Hope goes away soon F 71
11/4/2020
 3  Shingles Vaccine Got the first shot at 2:30 pm. Immediately felt pain in my arm like somebody punched me- but nothing too bad. The pain in my arm continued to increase throughout the evening but no other side effects at that time. Went to bed at 11pm and woke up at 3:30 am with severe chills- more like convulsions and terrible neck and back pain. I took some Advil and put a heating pad on my back and was able to relax a little. It felt much better next day but was admittedly very scary. I am now having second thoughts about getting the booster in 2 - 6 months as I have heard the side effects are even worse with the second injection. Received first injection 11/03/2020 The nurse never warned me about any side effects. F 52
11/4/2020
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 4  Shingles Vaccine No problems with first injection. Second injection totally different story, chills, mild fever, muscle aches, tiredness for 3 days. Was advised that this may happen. M 71
11/3/2020
 2  Shingles Vaccine I had no warning from my PCP or pharmacist of possible sideeffects.Took first and second doses around mid afternoon and awoke feeling achy and flu like around 3am each time. Both days folllowing the vaccine I slept, felt achy and had no appetite. Felt mostly back to normal the third day. Afterwards I mentioned this to my physician and she admitted these are the symptoms she Is hearing from many patients. I know a nurse that refused to take the second round after having striong side effects from the first shot. F 63
11/3/2020
 4  Shingles Vaccine Fever and sore arm next day. Also a sore throat so now I need Covid test and house is on quarantine. Same for 3 days now. M 56
11/2/2020
 2  Shingles Vaccine Extreme arm pain at injection site. Severe body aches and nausea. I have been awake all night. It is now 4:40AM. F 64
11/2/2020
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 5  Shingles Vaccine 6 hours after getting my Shingles shot I felt symptoms like the on set of the flu. Out of 10, maybe a 3. That evening, the injection site was really sore to the touch and still is 3 days later which is a real pain as it is now itchy. Not a walk in the park by any means but 8 years ago I had shingles. No hesitation in getting the second shot in two months. Couldn't get the flu shot at the same time. Had to be at least 10 days earlier or later. That is probably why my experience was not a breeze but certainly nothing to whine about. May have a different report after my second shot BUT it can't be as bad as having shingles. F 65
11/1/2020
 5  Shingles Vaccine No side effects after 1st shot. My arm was barely sore the 2nd day. After 2nd shot barely any side effects. Slightly sore arm the evening of the day I got the shot. Very slight headache the second day. Advil completely fixed it. Felt great overall, but had so much energy it was hard to fall asleep the the night of the 2nd shot. Got the shot at 12:30 pm. I was was nervous about getting these shots because I don't like medicine or vaccinations. I'm so glad I did this. It was way easier than I expected and I don't want others to be afraid. F 54
10/31/2020
 4  Shingles Vaccine After first injection, very sore arm, flu-onset feeling for a couple of days with any real exertion, fatigued very easily for 5-6 days, Felt fine though after 7-10 days. Second injection similar, though noticing more headaches and some blurred vision issues 5 days out. Was told most people have similar reactions to both injections. The nurse gave zero info when I got the first one. My doctor’s practice doesn’t allow flu or any other injection at the same time. Not sure why people are getting multiple. My father had shingles even after having the old Zoster shot (probably more than 5 years after) — it was very painful for months resulting in permanent numbness in his leg and foot. M 63
10/31/2020
 4   I had a slight headache, increased ringing in ears and my arm hurt ( I did a work out that night next day to alleviate the arm stiffness and pain. Three days after my shot my vertigo flared up and hasn't stopped nor has the increased ringing in my ears. I did take 2 tylenol for three days in a row to help with possible on set of other symptoms as recommended. I have no issue getting the second shot. I received my shot at the AF clinic along with my Tetanus booster. One in each arm. F 51
10/31/2020
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 4  Shingles Vaccine No side effects with first dose but muscle aches and headache with the second. Onset was almost immediate and lasted through the night and into the next day. Feels like the flu but without fever. I've seen how bad an actual case of shingles is, so I'm willing to accept these side effects. Pharmacy. It hurt worse than most injections I've had. F 58
10/31/2020
 4  Shingles Vaccine Headache and flu like symptoms started about 8 hours after the injection. I felt very achy and had to rest all day on day 2. Today is day 3 and not as achy as yesterday, but still achy and fatigued. My mouth has been tender and sore, started when I woke up on day 2, and continuing today. Has anyone else had this symptom? F 62
10/31/2020
 4  Shingles Vaccine Second shot. Both arms hurt and feel stiff. Slight fever, very achy all over. Feels like the effects of the flu. F 65
10/30/2020

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