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Ysabel

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33. get the shingles vaccine - my brother almost went blind from shingles his eyes were a real mess

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Thu Sep 7, 2023, 05:53 AM

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I got the RSV vaccine today. [View all] TNNurse Sep 2023 OP

You and I have a lot in common. Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #1

My left arm as well. TNNurse Sep 2023 #3

I'm getting the rsv Vax tomorrow..... getagrip_already Sep 2023 #2

Any after effects? I am planning on getting flu and covid at same time later this month and just wondering. walkingman Sep 2023 #4

I got flu and covid on same day last year..... getagrip_already Sep 2023 #21

I got the flu & covid vaccines on the same day last year dflprincess Sep 2023 #24

Who should get the RSV shot? TSExile Sep 2023 #5

The ads that I see... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #6

I would ask your doctor. TNNurse Sep 2023 #9

Please, tell me about Maru Kitteh Sep 2023 #7

My husband and I were both hospital RNs TNNurse Sep 2023 #11

Have a Rebl2 Sep 2023 #15

I plan to do all of them. barbtries Sep 2023 #8

You might want to double-check with your doctor about the arm restriction Ms. Toad Sep 2023 #10

I have lymphedema in my right arm TNNurse Sep 2023 #12

I have it in my left! Lars39 Sep 2023 #16

That would make the difference. Ms. Toad Sep 2023 #17

I had RSV last December & we both got COVID this August. We can hardly wait for the jabs this Fall Hekate Sep 2023 #13

I got my rsv and flu shot last Friday. TurboDem Sep 2023 #14

I am one of those people who hears the word vaccine and says where yellowdogintexas Sep 2023 #18

That was brave of you! flamingdem Sep 2023 #28

well, I am getting paid. The payments have been very handy when I want to yellowdogintexas Sep 2023 #47

I had the flu shot today, COVID and RSV next. The pharmacist recommended both at the same time R Merm Sep 2023 #19

Not your question but I don't make shots anymore after mahina Sep 2023 #38

Any thoughts about shingles vaccine? housecat Sep 2023 #20

Had mine a couple of years ago. dhol82 Sep 2023 #25

thanks housecat Sep 2023 #40

Ask anyone who has had shingles. 3catwoman3 Sep 2023 #31

thanks housecat Sep 2023 #41

get the shingles vaccine - my brother almost went blind from shingles his eyes were a real mess Ysabel Sep 2023 #33

hope he is okay. thanks housecat Sep 2023 #42

Do it, just do it. TNNurse Sep 2023 #35

ok thanks housecat Sep 2023 #43

Shingles is miserably painful and can leave chronic complications. TNNurse Sep 2023 #44

Glad there is a vaccine. Thanks again! housecat Sep 2023 #45

made an appointment for husband and me to get it Saturday housecat Sep 2023 #48

Got mine yesterday. kairos12 Sep 2023 #22

I caught RSV last fall Grasswire2 Sep 2023 #23

RSV cost SharonClark Sep 2023 #26

Yay science! flamingdem Sep 2023 #27

Got RSV vax last Mon. 8/28 Pinback Sep 2023 #29

I got both RSV and Flu shot this morning. I have both asthma and COPD. justhanginon Sep 2023 #30

when you get both, it is in different arms? Skittles Sep 2023 #32

I know people who got the flu and Covid shot last year, TNNurse Sep 2023 #36

I am a left side sleeper so I got both in my right arm. Just slightly sore this morning. justhanginon Sep 2023 #37

I will be getting the RSV vaccine soon LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2023 #34

I also asked if it would be yearly.... getagrip_already Sep 2023 #39

I just got my RSV vaccination today LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2023 #46

Got mine yesterday! Sore arm mainer Sep 2023 #49