Shivering

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Yesterday I got the second Shingrix vaccine. Yes, the upper arm is a bit sore but it will improve.

As I went to bed, all of a sudden I was shivering uncontrollably. I thought that it would pass but did not. And while the torso was shivering, my feet were really cold. So I got up, amazingly found my fleece socks in the middle of the socks drawer, also put a fleece sweatshirt on top of my pajama, and tucked the covers all around me. I sleep on my side, so even covered the tip of my nose which was cold.

Early morning I woke up too hot and removed the socks and the sweatshirt but am wondering about it. No, was not feverish. But it was a bit disheartening.

[sprinkleeninow]

1. Tell your healthcare provider for reassurance.

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13. Thanks, I will. Though by now I am OK

[Control-Z]

2. If you don't mind my asking

what is the Shingrix vaccine?

[CountAllVotes]

4. New & *improved* shingles vaccine

Hope the OP feels better soon and yes, I would follow-up w/the health care provider that ordered the vaccination.

[In_The_Wind]

3. I'll be getting my 1st shingles vaccine shot when our drugstore has it in stock.

I'm waiting for a call sometime in December.

Thanks for letting us know what to expect.


Maybe I don't really want it.

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14. Did not have these symptoms with the first booster

though yes, the arm was sore for several days.

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19. My late father had his first heart attack at 50

Had several attacks after that, had multiple by pass at 75 and before that was told that all the arteries are blocked, one could never tell what would happen.

He lived to be 90 but the last two years of his life were miserable. He had shingles, on the lower back and was in pain. If I can prevent this, I will.

And, btw, about 7 years ago I had the other vaccine Zostavax, but when I heard that it is not that effective, that even if one was vaccinated one should get the Shingrix, I knew I would get it. Oh, my insurnace did cover most of it.

So, think about it. Consult, of course, with your provider.

[TreasonousBastard]

5. Check with medical types, but it looks like a usual reaction...

https://www.shingrix.com/index.html

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
You should not receive SHINGRIX if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of SHINGRIX
The most common side effects are pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site, muscle pain, tiredness, headache, shivering, fever, and upset stomach
SHINGRIX was not studied in pregnant or nursing women. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
Vaccination with SHINGRIX may not protect all individuals
Ask your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of SHINGRIX. Only a healthcare provider can decide if SHINGRIX is right for you

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9. The thing is, this was the second booster and the first one was OK

Of course, it was in the summer.

[TreasonousBastard]

11. Again, check with the Doc, but booster shots can aggravate symptoms.

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15. Thanks. I will

[LAS14]

6. If I had those symptoms I'd call it the definition of feverish. Why did...

.... you say you were not? Did you take your temp?

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10. No, did not, but when I have a fever, my breath is usually hot as are the jogulars

[Laffy Kat]

7. I got the first one and will never get the second.

I was achy and feverish-feeling for three days. Not worth it. Not only that, my arm hurt terribly for almost a week. I usually do fine with all immunizations. I also got the pneumonia vaccine on the same day, different arm, so I'm not sure which one made me feel so terrible. I've had the pneumonia one before though, with no side-effects or soreness, so I'm pretty sure it was the Shingrix.

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12. Oh, no. I will never get two vaccines at the same time

As a matter of fact, on the questionnaire I was asked whether I've had any other vaccination within the past four weeks.

As it happened, it was exactly four weeks ago that I had the flu vaccine and the nurse said it was OK. Especially since I've already had the first booster.

[Laffy Kat]

17. Well it was a terrible idea, I can tell you.

[elleng]

8. Waiting to have my 2d,

will probably put it off til after T-Day and grandson's b'day party in December.

Had virtually no reaction to the first shot.

[MarvinGardens]

16. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System

You can self-report your adverse event here:

https://www.fda.gov/biologicsbloodvaccines/safetyavailability/reportaproblem/vaccineadverseevents/default.htm

[Laffy Kat]

18. I was going to do that but I was too lazy to find out all the info. nt

[MarvinGardens]

20. In that case

If you don't want to read all the verbage, here's the actual link to the form.



https://vaers.hhs.gov/esub/index.jsp

[Laffy Kat]

21. Oh, gee, thanks!

That looks simple. I thought I needed the vaccine lot number and all that info. Guess I don't . I'll report.