First nurse call of the day. SIL had reaction to shingles vax.
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Didn’t know there is a treatment for reaction. Let us know
@LnzyHou
No "particular" treatment. Seems mainly local. Use Benadryl cream and oral, some Tylenol. Watch for other symptoms.
Still better than shingles.
I had zero reactions from Shingrix. My pharmacist was amazed as most folks have some sort of reaction.
Agree ANY reaction better than shingles.
@LnzyHou @CinnamonGirlE Same. Zero reactions from both shots. And not one time have I heard anybody say “Shingles? Oh, it’s not so bad.” All I’ve heard are horror stories about the pain and discomfort.
@FabulousLVNV @LnzyHou @CinnamonGirlE
This is weird timing. I go in to get my second shingles shot this afternoon.
The first shot is the only vaccine that ever gave me a reaction beyond "sore arm."
The injection site swelled up crazy huge, 3 or 4 inches in diameter, about two inches high, and was hot to the touch. Took a week for it to settle down.
I wasn't running a fever, oddly, and had no other symptoms.
Even if that happens again, it's still better than getting shingles.
@Tarnagh @FabulousLVNV @LnzyHou
My second vaccine was a lot like the flu. But I don't regret it a second. A few days of feeling badly amcant compare to the misery and possible long lasting effects of shingles. Hydrate. And self care should take care of any issues.