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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 5  Shingles Vaccine got it around 3 - by 9, I was feeling a bit flu-like....restless sleep and still feel that way the next day....I'm sure it will pass....I had to dig deep to find that this was a potential side effect. I still would have gotten it, I just would have planned to stay home the next day...which is what I will do with shot #2 M 60
10/1/2020
 2  Shingles Vaccine I asked about possible side effects and was given the standard answer, swelling of arm, redness and tenderness where the shot was given. Four hours after getting the shot I came home and took a 2 hour nap. I'm not a daytime nap person. Then went to bed early, completely exhausted. Day 2, woke up with headache it was off and on throughout the day, chilled, shivering. Still felt fatigued with sore neck and shoulders. Day 3, fatigue wasn't as bad, headache was worse, shivers. Then that evening my skin started to burn. I looked in the mirror and my entire upper body was covered in a bright red, raised rash. It felt like a bad sunburn in certain areas. Had severe sweats while I slept. Day 4, rash was still there. Certain areas still felt sunburned. As the day went on, headache on and off, felt cold, shivers. In the afternoon my skin really started to itch. Rash was lighter in color and not as raised. Injection sight still swollen red about 4” in diameter and sore. Hopefully the rash is better tomorrow and less itchy. I'm worried about getting the second dose. But I'm sure these side effects are better than getting actual shingles. Received vaccine through Walmart pharmacy. Injection in left deltoid. F 50
10/1/2020
 1  Shingles Vaccine 1st shot, flu like symptoms, fever, chills. Body ache. Can't believe I went for second shot. Feel worse. Fever, body aches, headache. In bed for 2 days. Have never had a flu shot and now thinking I do not want to get one. My body rejects vaccines apparently. Miserable. F 50
10/1/2020
 2  Shingles Vaccine Got my first dose after my physical. Had a very sore arm Which I was told to expect. About 8:00 at night started feeling achy and bad chills which lasted all night and into the next morning. Taking ibuprofen and hopefully it won't come back. Not a good thing to do in a pandemic that has the same symptoms. Will call doctor if continues past lunchtime. F 62
9/30/2020
 2  Shingles Vaccine Terrible headache, body aches, back pain, fever, numbness in mouth, blurred vision, weakness, dizzy for 4 days now...will not be getting second dose Cvs F 60
9/30/2020
 2  Shingles Vaccine Very painful around the area the vaccine was administered Using biofreeze fast drying foam to ease the discomfort and Tylenol for the pain and for the flu- like symptoms. Extreme fatigue and general feeling of malaise 12-18 hours after Vaccine shot was given . Entering the second day hopefully will see improvement. Hopefully symptoms will lessen. Not sure if I will be going back for the 2nd vaccine shot . Time will tell . The nurse that administered the Shingrix vaccine didn't discuss with me the possible side effects . I would recommend if you decide to have the vaccine , clear your calendar for a few days just in case you have side effects . F 60
9/30/2020
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 1  Shingles Vaccine Severe abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, flu like cramps all Over. F 65
9/30/2020
 1  Shingles Vaccine Fever, body aches, neck pain, fatigued First shot I was sick with same symptoms as above. Shouldn't have gotten the second one F 66
9/30/2020
 4  Shingles Vaccine I got my 1st dose as well as flu shot in my left arm. I woke up in the morning with body aches, chills, and a fuzzy brain. A single ibuprofen mostly worked, but I had to take two naps during the day. I guess I didn't plan well as I was supposed work. Next dose I'll take the following day off. Vaccines don't usually phase me. Many in my family have had shingles. As crappy as I felt, I know I wouldn't want to trade with a single day of shingles. Shingrix has a much higher efficacy from what I've read, so I'm still going to proceed. At CVS along with flu vaccine in my left arm. F 59
9/29/2020
 3  Shingles Vaccine This was my second shingrix after an uneventful first injection. Lots of reaction this time -nausea, dizziness, “spaciness”, headache, fatigue, night sweats for five days after. Got it at pharmacy and will get my flu shot at another time. F 75
9/29/2020
 2  Shingles Vaccine Sore arm for a week, which was expected. On day 8, I felt a little off. Starting on day 9, experienced a flu-like illness, with low grade fever, headache, back aches, loss of appetite, and general malaise. Unable to work. The delayed reaction does not seem typical, but what else could it be? Influenza does not seem likely in September. 9/18/20 received shingles vaccination (1st dose) in right arm and flu vaccination in left arm at doctor's office. F 60
9/29/2020
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 1  Shingles Vaccine Had Shingrix and flu shots the same day since PCP told me I must since my husband has leukemia. As warned prior to shots, there were swelling and pain at site of injection. Within 2 hrs, electrifying pain the side of shot from injection sites to bottom of my feet. I went to 2 separate KP ER, first one the same day and another one ( different locations)and both doctors asked me if I'm jonsing for opioids. I was very disappointed and no I didn't fill the pain meds. On the 3rd day, with the pains more intensified, I visited my old, non HMO , PCP. He Rx'd a treatment dose of Prednisone and within 30 min of my the first dose. The fires stopped. I can walk again without feeling the intense pain I feel every steps I take. This was 11/2018... I didn't take the 2nd dose . I might not be so lucky next time . Also, my dear old PCP has passed away. RIP, Dr C. A genuine good MD( I couldn't afford PPO insurance anymore and had to join HMO reluctantly) F 56
9/29/2020
 3  Shingles Vaccine I had the vaccine 4 weeks ago and I still have pain and Burning at the site of the injection. I also have been experiencing joint pain. F 57
9/28/2020
 1  Shingles Vaccine I had the flu and Shingrix vaccines same day, same arm. 1st day just the typical sore injection sight. Next day, flu symptoms, extreme fatigue. By third day, my arm became extremely painful like I had a severe sunburn. The skin pain moved up to my upper back and chest. I had leg and facial numbness. I couldn't use my arm because of the skin and joint pain. I couldn't function for a week. Then I started getting pox, pink raised patches with bumps. The flu symptoms continued, aches, chills, nausea, fatigue, confusion. Almost to the 2 week mark, skin pain decreasing, still have joint pain. More pox, which are beginning to blister and itch. Still nauseated. Everything smells and tastes terrible. I'm seriously not sure I can do the second dose. Given by nurse at my doctor's office. F 63
9/28/2020
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 3  Shingles Vaccine Felt a little strange / spacey about 4 hours post vaccination, but at about 9 hours I was very unwell. Severe headache, chills, stomach cramps, joint aches, nausea, dizziness. Now about 24 hours post and still have hot flashes, Strong abdominal cramps, and a headache. Administered at Bartell Drugs to left deltoid F 50
9/27/2020
 1  Shingles Vaccine ITCHING with rash after 2nd shot that has been going on for over 2 months. Had the fever and flu like symptoms for a few days after each injection 2/20 and 7/20. Arm was sore. Itching started on the back of my thighs within a week of 2nd shot. Was put on prednisone. After finishing the course of the medicine the itching returned and was on my arms as well. Was put on another round of prednisone, which became less effective as the dose was reduced. Now on dexamethasone. So far not effective. Itching is intense on back of thighs, arms and shins. Nothing. relieves it. Dr says it's a hypersensitive dermatitis and is trying drugs to suppress my immune system. Not a pleasant prospect during covid & approaching flu season. I am wondering if the shot did something to my immune system. I have never had this kind of response to anything. And at this point don't know what is triggering the itch. Received both shots at Costco F 69
9/27/2020
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 5  Shingles Vaccine Received first dose of Shingrix at the same time as my flu shot. A few hours later both arms started swelling (not unusual for me with flu shot) and was super hot to touch with a big red mark (both arms but flu side less so). 12 hours later the other symptoms started, 99.7 degree fever (so far day 3 it's gone down to 99.3), a massive headache and tremendous sinus pain and upper back/shoulder pain. I finally took a Tylenol. My joints are achy and I am tired. Make an effort to sleep well and not push yourself. With the threat of Covid, the fever scared me, but when I read the reviews I felt better. CVS pharm should do a better job of bringing up that side effect. My flu shot resolved itself in the normal time. Better than getting shingles which seems to run in my family. I have seen it and YOU DO NOT WANT SHINGLES. If you can do it, get this shot. I can not stress this more. Just plan for a Friday so you can recover over the weekend. 9/23/20 given same time as flu shot F 51
9/26/2020
 2  Shingles Vaccine Within 2 hours of Shingrix injection #1, my head began to whirl, stomach upset. 8 hours later I woke with uncontrollable shaking a shivers with rising temperature which reached 102.3. Fever, shivers, and chills lasted over 9 hours, then subsided but my temp and churning stomach last most of the following day and night. Today I am weak, with moderate joint, muscle ache. I hope the second shot isn't as bad, I don't know how I can handle that. My husband took the shot at the same time, and complained of feeling tired with a sore arm. Poor baby. F 72
9/26/2020
 1  Shingles Vaccine I have not recovered nearly 3 months post vaccine. Muscle and joint pain everywhere, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. Some days I literally can't get out of bed. Am now in the care of an internist who is testing for other possible causes but feels it is an adverse event due to Shingrix. Says it could be 6 months to a year before I get back to my former self. Received 1st shot June 30, 2020 administered by my pharmacist who did warn me about possible side effects. He talked to the drug company on my behalf. I will not be getting the second dose and now I am even scared to get the influenza vaccine this year. F 69
9/26/2020
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 2  Shingles Vaccine Shot 1, no pain went to bed early. Shot 2, felt fine for 12 hours then became so fatigued I could only lay in bed. Weird headache that seemed to emanate from my neck. The palms of my hands felt as though they were on fire. Would have been anxious had I not been unconscious. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking, I certainly hope this goes away soon. Felt fine day 2. Not sure I would do it again. Creepy Administered in doctors office, did not receive a flu shot same day. F 56
9/25/2020

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