StephanieL Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I can't imagine getting the COVID booster AND the shingles vaccine at the same time. I'd definitely recommend spacing them out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bloviatrix Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I have an appointment for shingles part 2 in early May. I couldn’t sleep on my arm for a week after the first one. My mil was totally on my case about getting the vaccine - spouse had a very mild case of shingles at the end of the summer. He had gotten his first vaccine but never went back for his second dose. He has since gotten it. (His case was very mild -,the vax blunted the worst of it) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 How quickly do the symptoms from the shingles vaccine set in? And +/- how long do they last? I need to take it. But need to figure out the best plan thanks to having to travel a lot in the upcoming months. TIA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 In my case, 3ish hours, and less than 24 hours. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I just don't have that many days I can voluntarily give up to inactivity. I'd rather have it all over in one horrible day than have to find two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bloviatrix Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 My only problem with shot 1 was arm pain. Will report back after the second one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Okay, scheduled my second booster thanks to all the prompts here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 2nd booster this morning. Feeling a little crappy, but nothing really bad. I really think arm pain, when it happens, is due to where the shot lands (and the size/gauge of the needle being used), not what's in the shot itself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mitchells Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 I had my 2nd booster yesterday afternoon. I was wiped out today. My wife had hers at the same time as mine and felt fine all day. and I agree about the arm pain….. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I think we are learning it’s different for everyone, for whatever reasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orik Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 9 hours ago, joethefoodie said: really think arm pain, when it happens, is due to where the shot lands (and the size/gauge of the needle being used), not what's in the shot itself. Actually it's really from what's inside - injecting the same amount of saline (or even much more) will have minimal effect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 5 hours ago, Orik said: Actually it's really from what's inside - injecting the same amount of saline (or even much more) will have minimal effect. Sure - I understand the immune response and the inflammatory response...it's an insult to the body, after all. But there's also this, which I think happens to some who get very sore arms...and when medical workers are overwhelmed and aren't as cautious. Quote How Does It Happen? SIRVA can happen if a medical worker gives you a vaccine shot too high up on your upper arm. That could accidentally damage tissues or structures in the shoulder. The right place to give this type of shot is in the middle, thickest part of the deltoid, a large triangular muscle that goes from your upper arm bone to your collarbone. To prevent SIRVA and give these shots properly, many medical workers are trained to look or feel for specific physical “landmarks” on the arm that guide them to the deltoid muscle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Getting my 2nd booster next week, and not a moment too soon given the desire for folks on public transit to go maskless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Boosted this morning. Completely painless injection (like the very first dose). No arm pain this afternoon. Will see what tomorrow brings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 18 hours after second booster shot = no reaction whatsoever, not even tender arm. Husband says we're obviously not purebreds, merely junk yard dogs. Disclaimer: drank a glass of water before and several champagne after. Recommend both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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