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CousinIT

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6. Had both. They'll make your arm sore for a day or so but that's it.

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sun Jun 30, 2019, 02:05 PM

Jun 2019

Most insurance covers most/all of the cost. Shingrix is better vaccine than the older one - if you had the older one, you can get this one too.

If you're over 50 and had chickenpox as a kid, ask for it.

There had been a shortage of the vaccine but hopefully that's over now so more people can get it.

Beats the hell out of shingles (which my brother had and it is AWFUL).

If you have already had a shingles breakout - you can get the vaccine. It may prevent them in the future or make them less frequent and severe.

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Shingles vaccine [View all] left-of-center2012 Jun 2019 OP

I've had both of my shots. GentryDixon Jun 2019 #1

My wait was one week. n/t left-of-center2012 Jun 2019 #2

Good info. Unfortunately, if one does not have Medicare Advantage or a drug plan, Medicare does Hoyt Jun 2019 #3

My health care had to go to another place question everything Jun 2019 #5

Just note that the second boost may have some side effects question everything Jun 2019 #4

Had both. They'll make your arm sore for a day or so but that's it. CousinIT Jun 2019 #6

My brother got shot #1 almost a year ago, they just got #2 in stock. Probably too late. PSPS Jun 2019 #7

Maybe or maybe not, he should try it (and ask pharmacist.) elleng Jun 2019 #8

Good move! Mme. Defarge Jun 2019 #9

Most other countries shadowmayor Jun 2019 #10

I've had shingles twice in two years lady lib Jun 2019 #11