Getting Shingrax vaccine next Friday. Kinda scared of getting sick for a day or two so scheduled on Friday.

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Grand_Taste_8737@reddit

Don't sweat it. Most people in know had no reaction to either shot.

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I had shingles, flu, and Covid on the same day. I felt completely fine, not even a sore arm. Just my experience but not everyone has a major reaction. I’m terrified of shingles so whatever effects OP may have, shingles would be 100 times worse. Good luck!

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Broad-Chemistry-1120@reddit

You go girl! My doctor told me to do the flu and shingles and wait and get the Covid a bit later. I’m glad, but would have also been fine with all 3. I did have a strong immune reaction to shingles vax. 3-4 days of body aches. Better than having shingles.

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Russian_Doll_888@reddit

Did shingles, pneumonia and flu all in the same day. Sore arms, but no reactions or symptoms. 24 hours later I got really tired, but just took a nap.

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austin06@reddit

Some of us react a lot to vaccines. You are unusual. And lucky.

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IHAYFL25@reddit

I got flu and shingles shots yesterday. Sore arms is about it.

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lissabeth777@reddit

I did flu and Covid together a few years ago and it was not fun. Felt like crap for a day but it took like 3 weeks for the lump in my arm to go away!

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No-Commission-8159@reddit

Doing Covid, Flu, and RSV on Thursday

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delulu4drama@reddit

I’ll see your three and raise you a pneumonia vaccine 😉 like you said, so much better to get them all out of the way at once

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LoHudMom@reddit

Same! I did have some pain and swelling but it didn't bother me. I felt fine. I had some trepidation about getting all three at once but I'm glad I did it.

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Adept-Elderberry4281@reddit

Brave!!!!! I almost did this in September when I got flu and COVID but I chickened out!!

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Broad-Chemistry-1120@reddit

I had about 4 days of flu like aches all over. Just get it done. I’ve seen a lady have shingles cover her entire face and arms. It was awful looking and it’s supposed to be pretty painful.

3-4 days of body aches is nothing. Suck it up and just get your vaccine. Go back in a couple of months for your 2nd dose.

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Corpsman_USN1980@reddit

I had no problem. The science is there. Shingles sucks!

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subibrat85@reddit

Get it in the arm you sleep on the least.

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Jean19812@reddit

I would take a Tylenol beforehand, and strap a cooling pack to your arm right afterwards...

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Jujulabee@reddit

I had no side effects except a slight sore arm for a day or two.

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Eulers_Constant_e@reddit

I’m curious for those of you who had little to no reaction — how bad did you have the chicken pox as a kid? Both shots kicked my butt for at day and a half. I’m talking on the couch, violently shivering, achey, the whole bit. But I also had a severe case of chicken pox as a kid. I always wondered if it’s related.

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Russian_Doll_888@reddit

Interesting. No reaction to Shingrix, other than needing to take a long nap, and I don't think I had a severe case of the chicken pox. I had it but don't recall it being bad.

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blackpony04@reddit

My shingles shots didn't bother me at all, other than having a sore arm for a few hours, like it feels getting the tetanus shot.

I have no memory of having chicken pox as I had it fairly young (under 7 per my mom). I wonder if age could be the correlation?

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Eulers_Constant_e@reddit

I was 5 when I had it. It’s just interesting to me how people have such a wide range of reactions. I wish mine was a milder reaction, but I’m also thankful for the protection against shingles.

I was born in ‘73, so I did not receive a small pox vaccine. When I had chicken pox is was so bad they thought it was small pox. I had pox literally everywhere (under my eye lids, in my throat). My mom says it was painful just to look at me lol. So I wasn’t going to take any chances with shingles. I got that shot the second I was eligible.

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bethmcseaver@reddit

I didn’t have chicken pox as a kid, even though I was at several ‘pox parties’. The first dose of the shingles vaccine knocked me on my ass for 48 hours. I’m due for the second shot in December.

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CJK_Murph@reddit

If you didn’t have chicken pox , you can’t even get shingles. I’m surprised your GP advised to get the vax.

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bethmcseaver@reddit

There is the possibility that I had a such a minor case of pox it went unnoticed. Since I am now immunocompromised we thought it best to be safe

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Eulers_Constant_e@reddit

Good luck with the second dose! I hope it goes easy for you!

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LeatherAppearance616@reddit

That’s an interesting connection, I asked my mom about our chicken pox and all she remembers is it was early summer after a pox party and it sucked for her because three of us kids had it at once. She has no recollection of our experience, lol. I just remember standing on a chair getting painted with calamine. I had very little reaction to the first dose of shingles vax, one shitty day after the second.

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Vegetable-Lasagna-0@reddit

Interesting, I had a full blown week of chicken pox as a kid. Just did shot one of Shingrix and I slept the entire next day and my arm was still sore 4’days later.

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huskerpat@reddit

I had both shots in the last 3 months. The only side effect I had was a sore arm for about 4-5 days after each shot.

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ptm93@reddit

This was me as well. Maybe a little more tired than usual.

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Russian_Doll_888@reddit

Same here. Just got really tired the next day and took a long nap.

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SanJacInTheBox@reddit

I got both shots in the spring/early summer and felt like crap for the weekend afterwards on the first, but only was tired the second time. My grandmother had shingles and it damn near killed her, so I'm not taking any chances!!

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WVStarbuck@reddit

Had my first shot a couple weeks ago, and same. Sore, red arm for 3-4 days, that's all.

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tinglingearballs@reddit

Same for me. Sore at injection area for only a day. That’s it. 2nd shot Nov. Don’t expect much from that one either.

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MarcusAurelius68@reddit

I had a fever spike for each but beats shingles, which my wife has.

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Jmazoso@reddit

It’s fine. Sore arm after both times. The Moderna Covid shot kicked my ass both times.

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ASillyGoat@reddit

I'm fine, but holy carp I had it rough for a couple of days. I got the shingrix and pneumococcal combo. Do not recommend. Started feeling shitty about 6 hours after the shots. Fever, everything hurt. The air blowing on me hurt. Still beats the alternatives, but fuck me, was rough for a couple days. Vaccines just do not like me.

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shihtzu_knot@reddit

I also got mine on a Friday. Exactly 24 hours later, I got the chills and couldn’t keep my eyes open. Took 25mg of liquid THC, slept for 14 hours, and woke up feeling fine. It sucks but shingles sucks more.

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will_maxim@reddit

TL;DR - get one vaccine at a time.

I had no issues with the first Shingrix. But when I got the second shot, I also decided to get a flu shot. The pharmacist warned me that I might experience muscle and joint soreness, etc. I rarely get side-effects, so I took both shots. Twenty-four hours later, I had aching in joints I didnt even know I had. Misery for nearly two days. I'll never combine vaccines to save time again.

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RestlessRoadWarrior@reddit

I got it years aga and dont remember any side effects at all.

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BasketBackground5569@reddit

I keep hearing that the second shot is the one that kicks your butt for a few days.

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NorthFLSwampMonkey@reddit

Drink lots of water before a for a day after. It made a huge difference for me.

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Koumadin@reddit

i had full body aches 12 hrs after my 2nd dose lasting about 8 hrs. nothing with the 1st dose

better than shingles tho

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Choice-Education7650@reddit

No side effects from it in our house.

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doveup@reddit

Piece of cake. Forgettable! I had shingles before getting the vaccine soooo painful. Off work for three weeks. and could have gotten it again ! Bot noooo. I then got shingrix and later the two shots of zostovax. Zostovax is said to be more protective. I wonder why you’re getting the older vaccine. But good on you for taking care of yourself!

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

Idk, it's what they offered me. How is zostovax better?

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doveup@reddit

I don’t know. It’s newer and my doc wanted me to get it even though I already had the Shingritz.

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

I googled it. Shingrix is better. I wouldn't trust your doctor.

https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/difference-between-zostavax-shingrix-3342576/

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doveup@reddit

Piece of cake. Forgettable! I had shingles before getting the vaccine soooo painful. Off work for three weeks. and could have gotten it again ! Bot noooo. I then got shingrix and later the two shots of zostovax. Zostovax is said to be more protective. I wonder why you’re getting the older vaccine. But good on you for taking care of yourself!Thanks!

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ButcherBird57@reddit

Here we are, the last generation to experience the joys of chicken pox.

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The_J_Bird@reddit

I didn't have much in the way of side effects after the first Shingrix shot - the second shot was a different story....

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Normal-Ad-1093@reddit

I would pass

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UnrealizedDreams90@reddit

My first dose was no problem. 2nd gave me major body and joint aches the next day.

Wife's first dose made her feel like she shingles inside her stomach area for a couple weeks. 2nd dose was no problem.

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No_Arugula_6548@reddit

It’s not bad at all. Just try to hydrate before and after. Seemed to help me. I never got sick or hot a fever or anything. Just sore arm.

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CriticalStrawberry15@reddit

Round 1 - comparable to flu shot Round 2 - don’t make plans for 48 hrs

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Chemical_Author7880@reddit

You’ll be fine.

You know what isn’t fine? Shingles.

My partner is a little younger than I am and wanted the vaccine and was told nope had to wait.

Then he got shingles. It was a nightmare and he is still dealing with some of the longer lasting impacts.

Get. The. Shot.

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

Yeah, I'm gonna be starting a med that is immuno supressive, and they want me vaxxed up first. I had very mild shingles last year. On 1 armpit. But I don't want a severe case.

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Chemical_Author7880@reddit

Good luck to you! I have a congenital immune disorder (diagnosed later in life—it explained a lot) and take a immunosuppressive for an autoimmune condition issue.

So every shot is a balancing act between monthly IgG infusions for the busted immune system and immunosuppressive shots for autoimmune disorder.

No fun but more fun than not managing it!

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johndoe3471111@reddit

It all depends on the person. Both of mine were super uneventful. I didn't get sick at all. Other people I know it kicked their ass for a day. Either way still better than shingles.

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TheSaltyPelican@reddit

The only thing that I felt when I got my shots were a really warm spot on my arm at the injection site. Other than that, nothing. No side effects for the first and second shot. My suggestion is to get your shot just before your weekend just in case you do feel bad, that way you're not stuck at work feeling bad.

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MommaGuy@reddit

The worst I felt was some minor body aches. I have felt worse after having 3 drinks.

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Character_Cupcake856@reddit

You'll survive and you'll be happy shingles won't visit

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pquince1@reddit

I did mine on Friday too. With the first one I had a sore arm and just kind of dragging that night, but was fine on Saturday. No side effects. With the second, I didn’t even have a sore arm. No effects. I got lucky.

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correct_use_of_soap@reddit

totally random. Second one knocked me out more than the first one. Be ready to take a day to rest.

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LeatherAppearance616@reddit

It is so random. My sister and I got ours on the same day, I had a day of being on the couch feeling too feverish to enjoy the down day, my sister didn’t even have a sore arm. Second dose I was mostly fine, she was knocked out for the day. Then this years flu shot took me out for some reason despite never having any reaction at all to previous flu shots. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Live_Firefighter972@reddit

I was the exact opposite! Just had my second one two days ago and I've been symptom free ever since.

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JustMeOttawa@reddit

I had both shots earlier this year, no symptoms other than a sore arm for a few days. It was worth it for me as some of my family members had very bad cases of shingles and they told me to get the shot! Of course, I can still get shingles but the severity would be WAY less.

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ljinbs@reddit

I was tired for half the next day. Also, someone told me to move my arm around like I was throwing a baseball. It helped the sore arm. Overall, I was fine.

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PatienceandFortitude@reddit

I had both this year and was worried but it wasn’t bad at all - sore arm for a few days, one day feeling a little tired. That’s all. The second for me was no different from the first.

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wayne1160@reddit

My wife had shingles in her left eye. You do not want shingles under any circumstances. Get the vaccine.

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paolohu@reddit

How about just don’t get it

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mlebrooks@reddit

Just got my first shot 2 weeks ago. I started feeling kind of achy that afternoon, then the fatigue hit later that night.

It was weird. I would shiver like I was cold, but the sensation of a blanket on my skin was too much. It wasn't debilitating, just enough to be tired and annoyed.

My arm was sore, but I had a huge hard lump around the injection site for 3-4 days.

I was completely fine 48 hours later.

I'm going to take the following day off after my 2nd dose and stock up on comfort food/drink so I can just sleep it off

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DaisyDAdair@reddit

You’ll be fine.

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broohaha@reddit

I think I took it at end of day, and I felt like shit the next day and started feeling better the day after that. It didn't help that I also took the flu and COVID vaccines at the same time. Trifecta. I don't recommend.

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cathearder1@reddit

I usually have no problems with flu vaccines. Covid hit different, but with the 1st dose of the shingles vaccine, I felt tired and nauseous for 3 to 4 days after. I got it on a Monday. The next morning, I puked on the way to work. You were wise to get it on a Friday, just in case. The 2nd one wasn't as bad.

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Ok-Commercial-924@reddit

Its fine, you will be fine. You are gen X you are always fine.

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jstrap0@reddit

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

True words.

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Elon_Musks_Colon@reddit

Even if we're NOT fine, it's not like we're gonna sit around and bitch about it.

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Ok-Commercial-924@reddit

Why bitch it doesn't do any good anyhow.

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hellomodern@reddit

YES! 🙌

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Olive_Streamer@reddit

It’s going to be better than shingles! Also, get a colonoscopy, it’s pretty fun, after the procedure you feel wonderful! The first thing you eat is magical, I promise.

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Bookssportsandwine@reddit

I got flu and covid shots at the same time as my shingles vax. I had a light headache about five hours later. Deep body aches through the night were the worst of it but once I got over my stubborn self and started taking Tylenol, it helped a ton. I felt better by mid day the next day, just a bit weak. The second day after I was fine with just a bit of arm soreness.

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IAmLazy2@reddit

Getting my next Sunday. Dithered about it and finally decided to go ahead.

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Unlikely-Solid-3083@reddit

Just got my first one less than 24 hours ago. My arm is a little sore in the spot where the injection was but other than that I feel absolutely fine. I was worried, too. The guy who gave me the vaccination at CVS was wicked nice and then I got a small bag of cheese popcorn and a coupon for $19 off a $20 purchase. Lol.

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Glockenspiel-life32@reddit

So, I have shingles right now. Doctor told me I can still get the vaccine so it won’t come back.

She told me to go get the vaccine on a Friday because there could be some reactions.

I would prefer to spend a weekend feeling a bit shitty compared to spending about 2 months so far with actual shingles and it’s not done yet.

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Agamenticus72@reddit

I just got my second shot two days ago. I have Only had a sore arm so far.

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Open_Mortgage_4645@reddit

You should be more afraid of getting Shingles. That shit is awful. Several weeks of excruciating pain and no sleep. The shot is better no matter the potential side effects.

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YramAL@reddit

Scheduling on a Friday is a good idea. I didn’t have much reaction, but my coworker did.

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Key_Shallot_1050@reddit

This must be the week for Gen Xers to get the shingles vaccine. I am going in on Tuesday.

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Dawner444@reddit

Thankfully, my only side effect had with both was a sore arm. Everyone is different, but it is definitely worth it because I had shingles once and it was no joke.

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Wildflower_76@reddit

am am f49 and currently having issues of the shingle for the second time. I wish I had gotten vaccinated the first time I got it. ANyways now I have to wait a month AFTER it get better before I can get the shot.

There are 2 shoe required, 6 months apart for like $150 a shot

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IMAKENNEDY@reddit

Research just came out, today I think, that you have a 17% less chance of getting dementia if you have a Shingrix shot. Whoop whoop!!

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nobody2008@reddit

Got shingles and pneumonia vaccines at the same time. It was fine. Weirdly enough I felt great after the COVID shot last month so maybe they are injecting me with some experimental stuff who knows.

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LavenderSpaceRain@reddit

My Mum and husband: zero problems. zero side effect.
Me: 2-3 days of wanting to die.
Sooooo...ymmv.

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ElixirChicken@reddit

Same here. My husband went for a 18 mile mnt bike ride the day after his first shot. I called into work sick and thought I would have to go to the emergency room the day after my first shot. I kept asking my husband if I was dying. Lol! However, I just had my second shot a few weeks ago and .... nothing.

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traveling_gal@reddit

I got sick from the second shot more than the first. I got it on a Friday afternoon and woke up around 3 AM in misery, so maybe 12 hours for it to kick in. Miserable all day Saturday, ok on Sunday and back to normal by Monday.

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

How so? low grade fever I'm told is common. Tired? Sore?

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traveling_gal@reddit

Yeah, flu-like symptoms. Fever, headache, and body aches mostly. Totally worth it to not get the shingles, obviously!

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NellieArvin@reddit

I never had side effects with my Shingrix vaccines.

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Dawgy66@reddit

Mine started about an hour after the shot but I'm immunocompromised so it's gonna affect ppl like me a little different than normal healthy ppl.

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

Im gonna be starting a biologic in January that will suppress my immune system so they want me vaccinated first. 3nd shingles shot in mid December Im guessing.

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AccomplishedCash3603@reddit

Same, I'm terrified. How long were you down? Typical flares last 3-4 days for me. I get crazy if it's more than 4 days.

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Dawgy66@reddit

I was down for about 3 days with flu like symptoms, except the sinus part. Mostly body aches, chills, etc but thats normal for me with any vaccination shot, I always get those symptoms. I'm a liver transplant patient so my anti rejection meds may play into it too.

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emgra43@reddit

I’m also immunocompromised. I had my second shot Thursday, by mid morning Friday (yesterday) I had mild flu like symptoms - chills and felt achy. Today I’m much better, just tired. My rheumatologist had to write a rx for me to get it because I’m not yet 50, but since I’m taking a JAK inhibitor she didn’t want me to wait to get the vaccine. The first shot was the same for me, mild flu like symptoms. I expect I’ll be fine to be back at work on Monday.

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PinkyLeopard2922@reddit

I got zero side effects with either dose but I generally don't get any with flu vaccines or covid vaccines either.

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

Im hoping Im lucky too. I didn't get effects from flu or pneumonia vaxxes last week. Never got sick from flu or covid shots.

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wendythewonderful@reddit

I was down with the flu for three straight days both times I took it. It started within a few hours

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leeannw60@reddit

Schedule both shots on a Friday and enjoy a quiet weekend.. you’ll be fine.. keep moving your arm…

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

I'll do 2nd one a Friday like this one.

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remarkablewhitebored@reddit

I had no issue other than a sore arm. The pneumonia vaccine was another matter.

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

Weird. I just had the pneumonia shot last week along with flu shot. No reaction but sure arm. Covid vaccine in a couple weeks.

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Outside_Pen6808@reddit

I had no problem with either shot, other that a sore arm. Hubby had same with first shot, after his second shot he had a headache then at the 18hr mark, he was freezing cold even with a heated blanket on a beautiful summer day. Gave him tylenol, he napped and was fine when he woke up, but kept the tylenol every 4 to 6 hours for the rest of the day. Just like we did with our kids when they got their shots

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

That's not too bad.

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SimpleServe9774@reddit

For me it was around the 6-9 hr mark when I started to feel achy and tired. Honestly, I just spent the entire weekend on the couch watching Netflix and sleeping. Not the worst weekend in the world, especially if you plan for it. Take a shower before you start feeling bad and put on your cozy pajamas and have everything that you want near you and enjoy your weekend.

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ConspiracyParadox@reddit (OP)

Yeah, I just had a endo/colo combo. Not fun.

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IllustriousEnd2055@reddit

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Beautiful_Extent_384@reddit

I had my shot around 5 pm and when I woke up the next morning I was miserable. Felt like I had the flu for a day and the next day I was fine. Same with the second shot. Dayquil and Nyquil helped.

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AdGold205@reddit

I just got the first shot and my arm was pretty sore for few days.

I hear the second one is worse.

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Adventurous-Depth984@reddit

I had no side effects.

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succored_word@reddit

You don’t feel like you have a cold after getting injections. The only reaction I’ve ever gotten from any of my vaccines is a sore arm where I got the shot.

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cw30755@reddit

The only issue I had was a sore arm the next day.

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IGHOTI907@reddit

The shots suuuuucked, but I assure you shingles- in my scalp and eyelid- was way worse

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Truth-out246810@reddit

It hit me 24 hours after each vaccine and the flu like symptoms lasted about 12-16 hours—then I just felt kind of blah and hungover for a few days.

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Alemya13@reddit

I think this may be a case of everyone being different. I did the typical Gen X overachiever thing and did shot 1 + flu + covid at once. A little sore for a day or two, a little tired, that’s it. But I’ve been hearing those who have a good shot 1 have a rough shot 2, and vice versa. I did a couple Advil before I went in - and will do it for shot 2, too!

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oldcreaker@reddit

2nd shot can be worse. But neither was bad.

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EstablishmentOk5478@reddit

The second shot is worse than the first, but it only lasts a few days. Better to be sick a few days than get full blown shingles.

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SamKricket@reddit

We had no problems- my husband and myself. Best of luck, you will do fine ☺️

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WeirdFlecks@reddit

I don't know, a day or something? Man up. This is not Gen X energy.

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J-Cal22@reddit

The first shot I felt a little tired but that arm pain, owweee! 2nd shot not as bad. Relax your arm as much as you can during the shot. You got this!

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hazeldazeI@reddit

I never had a problem with the shingles vaccine, just a sore arm the next day or two. Really wasn’t any different than getting a flu shot or covid booster.

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ignored_rice@reddit

At 50, I had no problem with that shingles shot (I also go a flu shot that day as well).

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FadingOptimist-25@reddit

Sore arm and took a nap. Then I was fine.

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Suspicious-Grand9781@reddit

This is the only vaccine I have had in my adult life that knocked me on my butt. I almost didn't get the booster but the nurse assured me the 2nd would be better. No side effects from #2.

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Strong_Can8242@reddit

My husband just had his a couple of weeks ago. He started running a fever with body aches and fatigue that same night and lasted 2 days and 2 nights.

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Choice_Student4910@reddit

My wife’s getting her first one on Monday. I told her that among every shot we’ve ever had, shingles vax had the strongest side effects. Especially the 2nd one for me. But my wife is tougher than me so she’ll do fine.

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julesyhedgie@reddit

Don't fret, it's minor. I don't think the side effects are flu-like. I just had a sore arm after a few hours and tiredness for the next day or two. You scheduling the injection on a Friday was a good idea but I would have called in sick to work instead. 😁

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Adorable_Bag_2611@reddit

I went to bed a bit earlier than usual because I was tired. Woke up feeling like I got hit by a bus. I had it on a Fri, just in case.

So for me it took overnight. I was back to normal, but slow, by Mon. But Sat & Sun were hell.

To be clear though, I get a migraine with the covid shots, feel like gentle crap after a flu shot…like I have a cold level. So my body does tend to be dramatic about vaccines.

I would still do it rather than have shingles.

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Scaredysquirrel@reddit

I felt worn down the day after my first and was nervous about my second, but had no side effects from the second.

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jomigopdx@reddit

Only sore arm for a couple days here

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Phobos1982@reddit

I had three shots the same day I got the first shingles shot. I was fine other than a sore arm.

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Maryland4009@reddit

I was really sick with the first and only shot. Had a horrible fever and was throwing up for three days and in bed. My husband got both shots and was perfectly ok!

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Plus-Ad2256@reddit

I only had a sore arm after the first shot. The second shot knocked me on my butt for a few days. Felt like I had the flu. Got the second shot on a Friday fell off for the weekend and wound up calling out sick from work on Monday because I just felt terrible was better by Tuesday.

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itsjustme1513@reddit

The first shot made my arm super sore for a few days, the second was fine. No other side effects. Go in with an open mind.

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ob1dylan@reddit

For the first shot, I barely felt any ill effects. My shoulder was sore for maybe 2 days, and I felt a little fatigued for maybe 12 hours. On the second shot, the shoulder pain was about the same, but I felt like I had a full blown flu for a full day afterwards. I didn't exactly feel great the day after that, but I was able to go about my day normally.

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Blitzkrieg-42@reddit

I had no side effects.

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Recynd2@reddit

My mom said those shots hurt like hell.

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Meerkat212@reddit

It didnt make me sick, but that m-effer hurt for several days...

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LayerNo3634@reddit

Not everyone has side effects. Two friends only had a sore arm. I had nothing. Hubby felt cruddy for 1 day, then was fine.

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OkMine2235@reddit

The first shot made me feel like I had the flu for a couple days, chills, tired, body sore. I felt fine after the booster. Much better than getting shingles.

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cowkitty17@reddit

Nothing after the first shot except arm soreness. 2nd shot had a headache and more tired than usual the next day, but nothing terrible.

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit

I’ve never had a bad reaction to any shot before but after I got my second shot I was tired that night and rested the next day since I was sore all over. Next day I was right as rain.

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Science_Matters_100@reddit

Pharmacist said to plan on doing NOTHING the next day. I felt fine, though. It was six days later that a shingles rash popped up. Still trying to tame that. Will still get the next booster

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Stock-Cell1556@reddit

I didn't have any effects at all. I forgot I had had the shot until I was showering the next morning and rubbed the bar of soap over the Band-Aid and thought "what the heck is that?"

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nadiaco@reddit

First one nothing. 2nd one. Horrible about 4 hours after. One day of exhaustion and then okay.

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quipsNshade@reddit

Had my second shot yesterday: I did not stay ahead of the Tylenol sched and paid dearly. Ran a small fever +2degrees, higher heart rate and faster breathing (per my Apple Watch) still better than actually getting shingles

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SarniaMom@reddit

Drink some Gatorade BEFORE you even go for the vaccination, and have some for afterwards for a few days. It really helps

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Loud-Iron2149@reddit

YES! And pre game with Tylenol. Get the shot on a Friday if you work so you have a few days to rest.

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MotherFuckinEeyore@reddit

He's gonna get autism 😳

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NewPresWhoDis@reddit

If OP is circumcised, it may be too late.

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freshcoffeegrounds@reddit

Just get a reverse circumcision and negate it.

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greytgreyatx@reddit

This guy medicines.

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kwahoo5@reddit

It’s actually recommended to wait til after the shot to take Tylenol. But the pharmacist said it’s fine to take immediately after.

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greytgreyatx@reddit

I had no side effects. My husband was a little sore (all over, not just at the injection site) and chilly the next day.

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donbon02@reddit

2-3 days of "flu like" symptoms and sore arm are MUCH less scary than potentially weeks / months of shingles pain

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Dismal-Read5183@reddit

Or a lifetime of nerve pain

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Capital-Meringue-164@reddit

This times 💯- I got shingles two years ago, just finished my second dose two weeks ago. Each time I got it on a Friday afternoon, started feeling poorly overnight, sick most of Saturday, feeling better mostly on Sunday. Shingles knocked me flat for 3 weeks. So excited to have immunity.

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Unlikely-Section-600@reddit

I had only a sore arm from shot #2, first shot easy peasy

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Step_away_tomorrow@reddit

I wasn’t sick at all but my arm was sore for a week both times. Still worth it.

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paigeken2000@reddit

Problem is that you don't know if 1st or 2nd shot will knock you out. Good luck.

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SnowblindAlbino@reddit

No big deal-- I had a headache and was tired the next day. Fine on day two. The second shot, which people said would be worse, was about the same.

FAR better than getting shingles.

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sjmiv@reddit

Sore arm was the only side effect I had

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Stonerkittylady420@reddit

I never had any side effects. Maybe hurt arm from the shot but nothing else.

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Mango1250@reddit

My arm hurt immediately and by late evening was down for the count with flu symptoms for 2 days. Husband had nothing.

After the 2nd shot, we had the reverse and I was fine but husband was out for 2 days sick. I have a few friends older than myself (57f) that had absolutely no effects, but I’m never that lucky with any vaccine shot.

Glad we did it - just stock up on whatever helps you get through a 2 day flu bout just in case.

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MajYoshi@reddit

You got this. Just like you've learned to deal with every other thing in your life.

The Sacred Hose taught you. Own it. Accept it.

Really it ain't so bad. Just rest up and move your arm often.

I was worried too on my first. It was nothing but a little pain. But we know pain, don't we? We understand it. We tell it to fuck right off, don't we?

Because that's what we do. We are GenX. We look at discomfort and pain and say, "Whatever, bitch. Fuck you."

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jeffster1970@reddit

For me, the next day I could barely move my arm, and it felt like Mike Tyson had pounded on it for a week straight. Pain was gone in a couple days, and I could move my arm again.

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Massive-Ant5650@reddit

I was dead for 2 days .. lol. But now I won’t get the horrid ick & that’s ok

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Flaky-Marsupial-1319@reddit

Get the vaccine. I had it…, But I still got shingles. That is very, very rare. It is very protective against it… But I can tell you that shingles is the worst. In my case, it attacked a large nerve coming out of my spine… And wrapped itself around my abdomen where the nerve innervates my abdominal muscles. It was the most intensely painful experience of my life. And I’ve had some painful shit.

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chowmushi@reddit

Mine lasted 12 hours, if that.

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Free8619@reddit

I only had a very sore arm.

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temerairevm@reddit

It’s really not that big of a deal. For me it takes 8-12 hours and I feel sort of bad but you know why and you know it won’t last long. So you just stay home and binge tv and maybe take Advil/ Tylenol. In 24 hours I feel fine. Usually it’s not worse than a Hangover.

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General_Ad_6617@reddit

I don’t recall any reactions but the standard sore arm. Good luck!

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mippymif@reddit

I had no side effects.

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itisISdammit@reddit

Had Shingles and Covid vax yesterday. Body aches today and my arm feels like it was hit with a baseball bat, but otherwise I'm fine. You got this!

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Dangerous-Art-Me@reddit

Basically nothing but a sore arm for me

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VirginiaBluebells@reddit

I got Shingles, flu and pneumonia on the same day. Other than sore arms, I was a little flu-like the next day for about 8 hours. I would have forgotten about it until this post reminded me.

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desertblaster72@reddit

It took 24 hrs for my symptoms to show up. Flu like. Then that lasted a day. Both shots.

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Strict_Weather9063@reddit

Boost your chance of not getting Alzheimer’s.

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CharmingWarlord@reddit

I felt like I had the flu for 3 days. The second shot was much easier.

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kwahoo5@reddit

Getting it on a Friday is a good move. My wife and I felt mild symptoms about 6 hours later, then felt pretty crummy that night and all the next day. Started to feel better the day after that and felt almost normal the third day after the shot. YMMV

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beccabebe@reddit

Any experience the rare side effect of vertigo w their vaccine?

Got my second shot Thursday morning. Felt great all day. Friday morning I wake up feeling great - until I stood up. Absolute shit show of pretty severe vertigo. Never had it before. Couldn’t sit up for 2 days. Had to crawl to the bathroom. Couldn’t roll over in bed. Felt like my brain was melting out of my head and my eyeballs were bouncing around in my skull.

Once the worst was done, and the nausea subsided, I’m left on day 9 with pretty bad lethargy ( boneless and tired feeling. Slowly getting better but that was some scary shite.

Called the Doc about 5 days in. They said as long as I didn’t have a severe fever or wasn’t at least getting a little better, to just wait it out.

Wouldn’t trade this experience with having shingles, tho.

I am someone who gets motion sickness when the wind blows hard so maybe that’s why I got hammered like that. 🤷‍♀️

Get ‘er done!!!

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IndyColtsFan2020@reddit

I got it on a Friday morning. By Friday afternoon, I started feeling weird. After work, I just couldn’t stay warm and was shivering even under an electric blanket. By late evening, I was better and was fine the next day.

I had zero issues with the second injection.

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greeneyedsparrow@reddit

Got the shot in the morning. Super sleepy by 7pm and went to bed. Had the best sleep and woke up with a sore arm and kind of tired that next day. No sick feeling at all. Same scenario with shot #2.

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No-Commission-8159@reddit

This is the way

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polyrhetor@reddit

^^ my exact experience. Great naps!

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jackalopeswild@reddit

I just got mine two weeks ago. I did but get sick, but it made me arm sore like no vaccine has before.

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No-Commission-8159@reddit

You won’t feel it until later on that day / evening depending what time you get it

The injection site may hurt a little but - you will feel tired / rundown the next day

It abates after about two days

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Uncle_Brewster@reddit

I’ve had both shots. Didn’t get sick at all.

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LariRed@reddit

It’s minimal compared to getting shingles that’s for sure. The first shot laid me out for two days with flu like symptoms but by Monday everything was back to normal. Second one was much the same but for 24 hours. For me it took 24 hours to feel symptoms from the shot but I knew it was just my immune system ramping up.

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Premodonna@reddit

Drink a lot of water the day of and take a high dose of B12. It will help reduce the symptoms.

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OutOfContext-1901@reddit

Take a Tylenol, drink a LOT of water and add Benadryl at bedtime.

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Tater72@reddit

First shot didn’t do anything to me, second shot was a tough night then fine 24 hours later. If you ever seen someone with shingles you’d definitely not want that hell

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Individual-Line-7553@reddit

my husband was fatigued and achy for two days. i had no side effects at all.

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beansoupscratch@reddit

You might but it shall pass. I got sick with mine and the pneumovax

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WasASailorThen@reddit

I remember it being a lot like a Covid vaccination. You feel like crap but you know why you feel like crap and it'll be gone in a day or so.

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djak@reddit

I got my 2nd shot this past Tuesday. Low grade fever and general feeling of yuckiness lasted until Wednesday evening. Pretty much how it went with the 1st shot. Arm is still a little sore today but very minor. It's way better than getting shingles though.

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Stop_The_Crazy@reddit

In two weeks, I'm going to have my jaw fractured from the outside of my face so they can remove a wisdom tooth that's sideways in my jaw and the cyst around it. And a molar, too, I just found out. Then I'll have a plate installed to hold my jaw together. I will be drinking gravy through a straw on Thanksgiving with my jaws wired shut for 8 weeks.

In preparation for this surgery, they gave me a course of antibiotics to take. It not only killed the bad bacteria, but the good as well, and I ended up in isolation in the hospital over my b-day in September basically with dysentery for 3 days. Had to have a colonoscopy. I threw up all that anal drain cleaner they gave me to prep for it.

That was a 78k detour down the Oregon Trail. All to remove a wisdom tooth.

Now getting a shot won't seem so bad.

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itgoesineasy@reddit

The first shot did nothing but give me a sore arm for 3 days. The second shot gave me what felt like the worst flu I’ve ever had but it only lasted about 12 hours. Totally worth it to not get shingles. I had a minor case on my side and it was so miserable the shot side-effects were worth it.

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areacode212@reddit

I got mine + the flu vaccine yesterday (almost exactly 24 hours ago, 7:30pm). I also scheduled it for a Friday because we're supposed to get a Nor'easter this weekend so if I'm going to be laid up in bed, might as well be on a weekend with shitty weather.

Soreness at the shingles shot area arm started 3.5 hours after I got it and it started to hurt when I lifted my arm. But I lift weights so the soreness didn't really bother me all that much (it's still a little sore right now but I barely notice it)

The low-grade fever (not sure if it was from the flu or shingles vaccine) started about 13 hours later (roughly 8:30am). It basically knocked me out for most of the day. Just lay around feeling miserable, ate and drank some stuff.

Felt well enough to go out around 5:30pm. Still feel some chills and stuff but it's not so bad.

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Same_Holiday7799@reddit

It will hit you like a truck but you'll be back in business after 24 hours. 2nd shot will be similar but of a lesser caliber 😬

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SouthernCanuck673@reddit

I just had a sore arm for a day after each shot - 58F

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Signal-Ad9276@reddit

Yeah I didn’t get that sick feeling from either of the two shot dose, which is strange because I always feel horrible after a Covid shot!

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BigFitMama@reddit

It took 3 days to give me the bad feels and sore arm. It wore off in 2.

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RJH1973RJH@reddit

Do some pushups as soon as possible after the shot. I got this advice after my first shot and my second one didn’t hurt nearly as bad having done some pushups within 5 minutes of the shot.

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um_like_whatever@reddit

It depends. My kicked in bad at night sleeping. My friend got nothing. My wife had a sore shoulder for a couple of days.

It does not seem to be consistent

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ncopland@reddit

I had 0 side effects with both injections.

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LazyOldCat@reddit

Got it Friday afternoon, felt REALLY bad most of Saturday, but by Saturday night was better, had a cocktail and felt fine on Sunday. Same with the 2nd one. Good luck!

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LoHudMom@reddit

Is this the first or second shot? My husband and I were both fine after the first shot.

I also got my flu shot & covid booster at the same time-figured I'd condense the misery. My only regret is not icing my arm-the nurse gave me the covid and Shingrix in the left arm and it was pretty sore and swollen. But I didn't feel unwell at all.

I get the second shot in mid-December, and since he was down for two days after his second shot, I am expecting similar.

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Nice_Point_9822@reddit

Last year I got my Flu, Covid booster, and Shingex #1 on the same day. That night was rough but besides the sore arms I was fine the day after. YMMV

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Icy-Violinist5865@reddit

First dose gave me a fever and out for a day. Second dose - completely nada

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JustWatchingthefun01@reddit

I was just a little tired the next day on the 2nd shot I had a low grade fever that night for a few hours but felt fine the next day.

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AZJHawk@reddit

I got mine mid- morning and started feeling crappy around dinner time. I was feverish that night - just like the flu - and got a terrible night’s sleep. I still felt feverish the next morning, but by mid-day, I was pretty much back to normal. My arm hurt for a few days, but no worse than a flu shot.

So, for me it was a mildly rough 24 hours or so.

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TheLawOfDuh@reddit

Your arm feeling like you got punched is the more annoying thing. Feeling a bit flu-like for a day or two happens but it shouldn’t prevent you from working. Just know it’s the body’s natural response, it’s doing its job and is only temporary. Mine lasted just over 24 hours. It oddly ended for me after sitting down to watch tv after dinner -just stopped all the sudden lol

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NewPresWhoDis@reddit

Fever, chills, a bit flushed for about a day, if anything.

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Vast_Version7735@reddit

I got mine a couple weeks ago. I had two days of low fever that I just took Alka seltzer for. No problem

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Top_Forever_2854@reddit

I had zero reaction to the first one. Second one made me sleepy for a day.

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foreskinfive@reddit

Just think, you could be just like me. I was worried that I would feel ill after the first shot. Lo and behold, nothing. Then the fear was even more intense for the second shot because it would definitely be grueling. Nothing. Both shots absolutely nothing. Good luck!

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Methadonenursesara@reddit

I didn't do anything before getting it or after. I am a type 1 diabetic. I was fine fine minus a bruise 🙃

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Stubborn_Strawberry@reddit

Sick as a dog after the first shot. The second one wasn't as bad.

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LavenderPearlTea@reddit

I think I felt bad the next day but it wasn’t as bad as the Moderna shot.

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midwesternvalues73@reddit

I got my second shot yesterday and feel fine, just some arm pain is all.

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SubieGal9@reddit

I didn't have any side effects aside from maybe being a little tired. A sore arm if I happened to lean on a door frame.

Drink plenty of water before and after and you should be OK.

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Bookies_Bookclub@reddit

First, I'm glad you're getting vaccinated. Shingles is not fun. For the most part, I didn't have any weird side effects from getting the shit other than a sore arm. I guess I'm lucky.

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Sungirl8@reddit

Make sure the doctor knows your entire medical history, first. I’m a hugely pro vaccine but there is a small percentage that can get very ill with it. I’m a boomer, so hopefully the vaccine has improved but I have a make friend who broke out in severe shingles afterwards and still suffers. My girlfriend, also older, ended up in the hospital and still suffers from side effects.

If there is no history in your family, it’s very unlikely you will need the vaccine IMHO, as a former assistant nurse.

That being said, I have long Covid so the omicron variant Covid vaccine has literally saved my life. I couldn’t be healthy without it. I also owe my life to the pneumonia vaccine and the RSV vaccine because I have pleurisy of the heart and lungs so I can vouch for those vaccines. Life savers 🥰

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kkbobomb@reddit

Has anyone else had shingles and then got the shot? I had shingles twice already but just recently turned 50. Wondering how it’ll affect the side effects.

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Artichokeydokey8@reddit

I got mine at 6pm. Felt fine until the next morning and had body aches through out the day. They would worsen when the ibuprofen would wear off. I also iced my arm to lessen the soreness. By Sunday I was fine just a little tired.

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rabidstoat@reddit

Day after for me. I never felt sick or had a fever but my arm hurt, a lot, and for over two weeks. My second shot wasn't as bad.

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Marigold1976@reddit

I did not have any problem with the vaccine. I vaguely remember going to bed early but probably used the vaccine as an excuse to peace out:)

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Early80sAholeDude@reddit

Plan on 2-3 days if being “off”. WAYYYYY better than getting Shingles.

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duckduckduck21@reddit

It turned me into a newt!

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penprickle@reddit

I started feeling bad as soon as I hit the parking lot. That was the first shot. I had no trouble with the second.

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Aromatic-Ganache-902@reddit

Smart to do it on a Friday! I did both mine on Fridays and I was glad for that. Both times I felt gross after---I got chills and felt like I was coming down with the flu, slight sore throat and body aches. Both times it lasted 1-2 days and by Monday, I felt fine. The area on my arm where I got the shot hurt like a mutha for about a week though. The second time, that spot was red for a few days. If you can, pop a few Tylenol and you should feel a little better. It helped me sleep because my body aches were the worst at night when I was trying to sleep and that helped a lot!

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MamaMayhem74@reddit

I got shingles at 46 (I was under enormous stress). As soon as I was able a few years later, I got the shingles vaccine. I'd take the shingles vaccine any day over shingles itself. You'll be a little sore and feeling slightly lousy, but it wont be too horrible.

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Live_Firefighter972@reddit

I had my first one in June and it was a bear. Sore arm, sore lymph nodes, fatigue. Had my second one on Thursday, and nothing...barely a notice and I was worried it would be worse than the first one. You'll be fine.

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chunky694@reddit

No side effects from either.. except a sore arm which started about 12 hours after injection both times.

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Fatal-Eggs2024@reddit

I only felt a bit of tenderness at the injection site, like a bruise. Didn’t notice anything else, but nobody told me I was supposed to feel bad 🤣

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AdOk7488@reddit

Omg I got shingles last year and my skin is still healing. It wrapped around 1/2 my body. I could barely sit in a chair. The recovery is 4-6 weeks. I regret not getting the vaccine.

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p001b0y@reddit

I got the Shingles and Covid booster the same day and I also picked a Friday just in case. I ended up having chills about 10 or so hours later and basically had flu-like symptoms for about 24 hours. The shots were in the same arm and the pain from it, which isn't uncommon with vaccines, prevented me from being able to put any weight on that arm or move it much without it hurting pretty badly.

The arm pain lasted through the weekend but was better on Sunday vs. Saturday.

In a couple months, I'll get a second dose for shingles and a flu shot. Ha ha!

I had Covid for the first time almost a year ago and I have not fully recovered from that. Chronic fatigue/post-extertional malaise symptoms remain. I had these before getting Covid but they got worse post Covid and have not gone back to my previous 'new' normal.

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gumyrocks22@reddit

I had no effects at all. Good luck! My unvaccinated husband did get shingles and went through he’ll.

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hellomodern@reddit

I was fine after both, maybe a sore arm after, but then I am pretty immune to immunization side effects.

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mittenknittin@reddit

I started having a headache and chills about 12 hours after the vaccine, just in time to go to bed and sleep off the worst of the side effects. I still felt a little crummy the next day, but as people here are saying, so much less of a problem than actual shingles.

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anxious_differential@reddit

Just f-ing do it. I did and it is no big deal.

I've also know people who have had shingles. That's worse.

Get the shot.

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ConsistentMobile4990@reddit

Took it Friday afternoon, started getting sick in the evening, then sick during the weekend. Monday I was good. BTW, reaction to the 2nd shot was worse than first!

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Frigidspinner@reddit

i had the same fear - so I got the vaccination on a monday so at least I would spoil some workdays instead of ruining my weekend!

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Good_Nyborg@reddit

Keep drinking lots of water and eat right too. Move that arm around a lot and get some semi-decent exercise yourself throughout the days.

All it did for me in that case was make me feel slightly nauseous a couple times, and those passed rather quickly - I never even did the "sit by the toilet cause it seems close" position.

Good luck!

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Necessary-Bear5500@reddit

My side effects started about 12 hours after my shot, felt like I had the flu, and was much better about 18 hours after I first felt sick. Good luck!

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justino@reddit

I got mine on a Thursday morning and took Friday off. By 2pm Thursday I was donezo. Was in bed until Saturday afternoon. It was no joke. Good luck.

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spider_speller@reddit

I felt like shit for three days after both of them. My husband was kind of blah for a day or so after the first, fine after the second. It’s not fun, but definitely worth doing.

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Neophile_b@reddit

Kicked my ass the evening after the shot into the morning of the next day. Chills and shivering. But only one day like that for me

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Adept-Elderberry4281@reddit

I got it yesterday. It’s unpleasant but I’m not completely debilitated. I was able to clean my house, go grocery shopping, and I’m cooking dinner later. Started feeling weird maybe 6 hours after the shot. Hopefully this ends tomorrow!

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hoofheartedthistime@reddit

I had both shots and luckily never experienced any side effects.

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goodie1663@reddit

I also did both of them on a Friday so I could chill. I did a few chores but basically hung out on the couch. By Monday, I didn't have my full energy back but was fine going back to work. Kinda tired that week, but got it done.

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Responsible-Coffee1@reddit

My husband got his in the morning. That evening he felt it and was knocked out for two days. Was like a bad flu. Same for both doses.

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Fit-Olive-4680@reddit

If it makes you sick maybe it isn't good for you?

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venturachick@reddit

I had zero ill effects with either shot although my arm was red around the injection site after the first one. Everyone has a different reaction.

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Interesting-Long-534@reddit

I felt off the evening and day after the shot. It wasn't awful just achy and tired.

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MissMurderpants@reddit

I’d take the day of feeling off over getting Shingles any day.

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9inez@reddit

Everyone is different. Took until the next day for me to notice any funk. I hardly had any negative effects. For the first one, I got a little tired and achy the day after (Saturday). Still worked the day of, played pickleball that evening, threw disc golf Saturday morn regardless of the funk.

Second one, I don’t really recall anything other than a little lack of energy the day after.

Nothing drastic either shot.

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PassaPassa@reddit

Supposedly most people react to the second shot. Not I. I had a horrible reaction to the first. The injection area was red and warm to the touch for several days. I was sick with flu-like symptoms for 4 days. Lots of couch and tv time. I’m dreading the dose.

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TheRealJim57@reddit

If you're going to have adverse effects, you should be feeling it within about 12 hours after getting the shot.

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OldSchoolPrinceFan@reddit

I had no side effects from either vaccine.

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SpecificJunket8083@reddit

I felt a little off for about an hour. I took Tylenol and felt fine. I never react to any meds. My husband on the other hand was sick for 2 days, but he’s like that. lol. How do you react to other vaccines?

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BDamage707@reddit

Had the first shot and posted about it here.. absolutely no side effects

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petederner@reddit

I had no adverse reaction at all. I felt fine after both the first and second shots.

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Dry_Photograph_3559@reddit

Got mine on a Thursday cause I wanted to have an excuse to miss work.

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verstohlen@reddit

Man, I haven't got one yet, last time I got any kind of shot at all was a tetanus booster like 20 years ago. I'm probably due for some kind of shot soon.

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friedbanshee@reddit

1st shot I got in the afternoon, the next morning I felt pretty rough and called in sick and spent the day on the couch. So I was really dreading the 2nd shot. Worried it would be the same or worse but I got it yesterday and aside from a little bit of a sore arm I feel pretty great. And im super relieved to have it done with. It varies so much person to person, and shot to shot. Really hard to predict.

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nikkazi66@reddit

I was doing a bunch of vaccines last fall for travel and did the first Shingrix then promptly forgot about it. When downloading my inoculations after a tetanus shot this summer (was due after 10 years) I saw I didn't have the second. Got it that day. No issues with either though did do the other arm from the tetanus just in case.

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No-Price5802@reddit

Me and the wife had both shots, no side effects at all. Good luck 🤞

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mizzannthrope05@reddit

A little soreness the next day, that’s it.

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Witty_Farmer_5957@reddit

2-3 days of heavy flu like symptoms. Friday is perfect. I felt fine by Sunday afternoon.

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brumac44@reddit

I had a slight fever overnight and felt fine the next day. I think maybe the stronger your immune system, the sicker you get. But the alternative could be getting sick with shingles for six months like my friend. It was not pretty.

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tbodillia@reddit

I was fine with the 1st shot. That booster 6 months later did me in.

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NorCalFrances@reddit

I spent the weekend feeling like I did after the first few COVID vaccinations, or the flu vax on years when the vaccine hit harder than others. Good idea to schedule on a Friday if you react strongly to vaccines.

Thank you for getting vaccinated, it's so worth it. I've known too many people our age who've suffered from shingles, sometimes for months.

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rb3438@reddit

First shot was no big deal. Just a sore arm. Second one hit pretty hard the next day and lasted about 24 hours.

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gnosisfrosty@reddit

Everyone is different. Prepare for the worst and be glad if it isn't that bad.

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PrognosticPeriwinkle@reddit

Sore arm for several days, that’s about it

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zymurginian@reddit

Good idea. I had my second shingles shot with flu and covid to boot on a Friday morning (look the day off). Felt fine until the evening. Achy and chills at bedtime, so drugged myself up (decongestant and ibuprofen) and slept like a log. Woke up the next morning feeling fine.

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TLKimball@reddit

My doctor recommended that I get the second shot on a Friday. Sure glad I did. I was sick all weekend. Flu-like symptoms and a brain fog.

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purbateera@reddit

I was okay after the first one. Felt awful after the 2nd.

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not-a-regular-mom@reddit

Had first one yesterday. No issues at all except extremely sore at injection site.

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CocoaAlmondsRock@reddit

My arm was sore within an hour. I was tired for a few hours, and my arm hurt. That was it -- both shots.

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his_and_his@reddit

Everyone reacts differently but I had zero side effects

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pippi_longstocking09@reddit

Shingrix

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Bidesign54@reddit

No reaction to either.

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Embarrassed-Mango36@reddit

0 side effects on the first one. Couch and Netflix afternoon for the second.

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Subject-Ad-8055@reddit

Not much happened for me my arm was pretty sore the next day but outside of that I felt fine towards day 3ish I suddenly felt very tired kind of like I kept falling asleep on the couch in the middle of the afternoon kind of thing the day after that I was fine again and my arm was pretty sore for the rest of the week and when I say some kind of like you went to a gym and had a pretty long workout so other than that it was fine I didn't miss a single minutes worth of work

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Chemical_Butterfly40@reddit

I had a tiny bruise and a sore spot for a day or so, no other effect from either the first or second dose. I got a flu shot with the first and a covid booster with the second.
I expected worse because the Hepatitis vaccine shots knocked me down for a day.

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