Everything You Need to Know About Shingrix | CDC experts

Dr. Kathleen Dooling, a medical officer and shingles disease expert at CDC discusses the new, highly protective shingles vaccine, Shingrix. It is more than 90% protective against shingles, even among the elderly. CDC now recommends Shingrix as the preferred shingles vaccine for immunocompetent adults age 50 and older.
Dr. Dooling I'm going to focus on two important aspects of Shingrix recommendations: first, proper vaccine administration; and second, how to counsel patients about possible reactions.

[@TheHififink]

I received my first injection yesterday morning. Had a low grade fever last night (99.5) which has since subsided. Had the normal arm soreness within about 6 hrs. .Today (Day2) I have felt quite tired and fatigued, sleeping most of the day,. Tonight I am starting to feel more like myself. Comparatively ,this has been a much easier vaccination for me then ANY of the COVID Shots. I have recently had several good friends contract this disease. A day a two of being mildly uncomfortable is way better than 2 -3 weeks of excruciating constant pain that the Shingles virus can bring.

[@stevenchristian7411]

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[@theresabeville4420]

Thanks I had Shingrix 2 last night and an experiencing many of the adverse v reactions. However I have several close relatives and friends advised me to get the vaccine in order to avoid very painful shingles. So I did. No regrets.

[@JohnJones-qk7dv]

Did the 1st shot already. I was sick for two days. I plan on taking it on a Friday so I don't miss work the next day. The scary part is it made my heart race. Guess it's better than Shingles.

[@mamijovz]

I had my shot yesterday and oh man I had soreness on my left deltoid, myalgia, fever and chills , and I’m still in bed until now

[@StephaneFitch]

Just got my second shot. Feeling kinda lousy today, but this is so worth it! I’ll take a day of body aches over months of stinging pain any day!

[@stevenchristian7411]

Don’t give up my friend there’s a permanent solution to your problem visit Doctor Ani John on KZbin channel he cured mine completely with natural herbal remedies

[@wal2ban]

I took my first dose yesterday at 9 am. At 6 Pm I started having fatigues, headache and some chills. The next day about the same but no chills. Thanks for the info.

[@HarttandSoul]

Thanks. Very helpful. After first shot, my arm was in pain for a week and I couldn't lift anything. Had #2 yesterday and developed 100° fever, sore throat, aches, chills, nausea last night. Thought it would be gone today as fever started to go down after taking Advil. Temp went back up to 101.5° this afternoon and I feel flu-like and weak. Was worried it was so long. Your video put me at ease. Thank you.

[@wal2ban]

Great concise information in less than 4 minutes. Thank you so much.

[@steffievideo]

I reported my adverse reaction - had to go to the ER for IV steroids due to swelling of face and airway. I could have been better prepared if only the provider verbally told me that ANY symptoms could occur. I had all of them! Please educate the patients beforehand

[@jaroschj]

Shingrix jacked me up. Fever, body aches, severe joint point. I wouldn’t take again.

[@stevenchristian7411]

Don’t give up my friend there’s a permanent solution to your problem visit Doctor Ani John on KZbin channel he cured mine completely with natural herbal remedies

[@joyceelmer131]

Same here. 8 days of pain, severe fatigue and diminished lung function for 8 days.

[@markmedley6849]

I got mine a couple of weeks ago. My doctor just gave it to me without any mention of adverse side effects. I felt like I was 90 years old with a severe headache. Now I have to go through this again.

[@lizmaslin5258]

Just had the 1st Shingrix shot. Nurse commented that people frequently have flu like side effects. oh boy, was she ever right! Six hours later I was so tired I felt like I was dragging myself around. I have significant pain levels normally from serious osteoarthritis, bad disks in back and neck, bone on bone in both knees, and painful rotator cuff problems. 8 hours later, I was experiencing significant fyll body muscle aches, headache, and the shaking chills. My pain medicines--tylenol, gabapentin, tramadol, and meloxicam--did nothing to alleviate these pains. Consequently, I didn't get any sleep. It was pretty awful and was unrelenting. I took my morning meds--nothing. 8 hrs later I took my afternoon meds and was able to get some sleep. Am hoping this won't last very long as it's been a trying day. Am hoping this will pass by tomorrow so I don't have to celebrate my bday tomorrow with this. Still it's way better than having shingles!

[@stevenchristian7411]

Don’t give up my friend there’s a permanent solution to your problem visit Doctor Ani John on KZbin channel he cured mine completely with natural herbal remedies

[@jlu72665]

Had 1st dose of 2 dose shingrix vax administered at CVS. Had disclosed reaction at injection site (soreness and redness), but undisclosed numbness, pain in ear and jaw that progressed into facial paralysis , positive for Bell's palsey Shringrix-related vaccination. Undergoing aggressive course of anti-vitals, steroids, accupuncture... awaiting imaging studies. Physician, CVS and manufacturer required to disclose material safety information. This isn't right that I was denied to make an informed decision. CVS Pharamacy said they had been seeing several similar adverse events of late.

[@HeavyK.]

Day 7 after Singrix injection and I still feel pretty crappy. Sore injection sight. Pain in joints Pain in muscles Achy all over. Fever for a couple days. A bit sweaty. Chills one night. Nausea. Asleep for first 48 hours.

[@kathyaudreegenemorris3659]

I think the side effects are higher then she is saying.

[@JohnJones-qk7dv]

Yes, it is pretty tough.

[@shelster9967]

Just got the second shot on Monday at 10 AM. Good lord. I started getting achy around 8PM and by 10 PM was beginning to run a fever. I had a high fever all through the night with headache, severe body aches, chills and sweats. One of the most uncomfortable nights I’ve spent in a long time but much better than getting shingles.

[@joanofarc33]

I had the same.

[@ihatebigpharma8306]

My father got dose #1 the Shingrix vaccine recently. He's never had shingles in almost 65 years and yet got it the day after that vaccine. I called them and GlaxoSmithKline claims it cannot cause shingles. Kind of a coincidence huh? These people are lying scumbags. Dont let big pharma, big gov't and big tech coerce you into taking the covid vaccine either folks

[@unclefreddy2009]

@@ihatebigpharma8306 name checks out

[@thomasmiller586]

This presentation certainly understates the possible side effect reactions. With both shots I suffered significant disabling reactions. If you get the vaccinations, be prepared to be very sick with much pain in the arm, body ache, headache, weakness, dizziness for at least 3 days. With both shots I said to myself - why did I do this and then pay $350 to feel this way. There has to be a better way.

[@mwatts-riley2688]

350$? Wow. I paid 9$ each, with Medicare. 💉 I'm upset at the price you paid. M. IL.

[@HerbsCureHerpes]

Thomas Miller I would advice you contact Dr. Aloha for a more comprehensive and better treatment which will permanently eradicate the shingles virus from your immune system. 🙏🏻🍀🍃

[@paulineraabe7731]

I got my 1st vaccinations at Walgreens October 1st. My long-term pharmacist said I could get a sore throat and low-grade fever . In about 2 hours later I thought I was gonna die. No joke. I couldn't walk at all, high fever terrible extreme extreme body pain uncontrollable shivering & severe confusion. I alerted my pharmacist who was out and I called my MD, she said go to the hospital her mother-in-law was hospitalized for the same thing three days . Terrified to get the 2nd.

[@MrChessgator]

Be brave, the vaccine is nothing compared to actually getting Singles!

[@paulineraabe7731]

@@MrChessgator OMG no way!! 😫 I had to contact the CDC because a side effects were so terrible (to say the least) I cannot imagine anything being worse than that experienced. I was getting notices in the beginning of the year that I was due for my second shingles vaccination. I crumbled up that paper and did a Kobe Bryant into the trash can with it

[@tonymanero8540]

@@MrChessgator This is a money grab. My brother in law had shingles and it wasn't bad at all. This vaccine will let you get Shingles. Big Pharm is now pushing this since many people are now taking Statins.

[@alleyoop5185]

@@paulineraabe7731 same with me. My kidneys hurt so bad I couldn’t walk very well. I told my doctor and even he thought I shouldn’t do 2nd shot.Test on my kidneys turned out ok so that’s good. I also had all the crappy stuff you had!

[@isloth75]

Statistically there has been reported to be a rare chance of temporary paralyzation that lasts a while, & I think Drs need to tell people this.

[@MissMooncookie0829]

Wow...reading all the posts about how you guys got sick and fluish. I m 60 and just finished both shots. Besides a little sore spot by the injection site I had zero problems!

[@ramjet4025]

Well arn't you lucky, also a nasty personality that dumps on others who do get side effects. Just because you claim you had zero problems gives the impression you are being misleading and minimizing to suit your narrative.

[@denisecervantes9879]

@@ramjet4025 Your comment is exactly what you are accusing. Nasty personality. We should be happy when someone didnt have problems.

[@unclefreddy2009]

@@ramjet4025 Were you the guy who copied off my test in science class? I thought so! Thank goodness you figured out everything for us, hey everyone “Ram Jet” on the internet figured it all out! I heard this vaccine also makes you magnetic like the Covid one, and gives you Lyme disease along with “Big Bad Pharma” phobia. Back to the basement and your militia training

[@Rocky_Intertidal]

I had some side effects (headache, joint and muscle pain) the day after my first shot that were bad enough to just stay inactive. When the time comes, I will set aside the next day after my second shot to be equally incapacitated. I would rather battle and defeat this virus on a field and day of my choosing then have it attack me who knows when and out of nowhere...

[@Baslium]

My grandma also suffered strong side effects after the first shot but it is better getting shingles. Shingles may trigger nerve pain closes to give birth to a baby. Grandma said back in the old days, there were people who killed themselves because they couldn't bear singles pain.

[@fouraces1949]

I got the first shot and felt like the flu as well and even had an outbreak under my arm but never blister just one gigantic hive looking like bump. I thought nothing of it, but now after the second one I’m feeling the same way. But hopefully I never get them again

[@Lulu-in7vi]

I too am in the 10% vaccine reaction group. Age 60. 1st shot was given at noon on a Thursday. Took Tylenol (500 mg) within the hour. 7pm went to bed. Awake off/on all night with a severe pounding headache. (I thought, is this what an aneurysm feels like?). Was severely nauseated, under a duvet sweating in 80-degree weather. I vacillated between 101-degree fever and cold chills. Tried to drink fluids and was up peeing several times. Very shaky. No relief. Friday in bed. Arm sore, throat sore, woozy, fevered, and head still pounding like a Japanese Tycho Drum. Taking Tylenol at safe maximum limits. Not much help. Stayed in bed. Finally, Saturday felt human and not going to die. Took shower and it wore me out. Rested and dozed all day in bed. Another dose of Tylenol at 7pm as the headache was just growing too intense. Trying to give my innards a break from so much Tylenol. Slept fairly well. Sunday much better, now convinced I am going to live. Still took it easy. My advice to anyone that gets the shots. Vaccine side effects are wide-ranging and the severity of symptoms also varies widely. My brother just had a very sore arm for 2 days. I am going to take shot #2 as late as possible on a Friday and plan bedtime for the next 48 hours. My symptoms were not mild in any regard. I was miserable but I survived. If this is any degree better than what a case of the Shingles could do to me for 3 to 5 weeks, I am taking the 2nd shot. I do not want to go through this hell for weeks on end. Just be prepared for the worst and hope for the best. 90% do not have symptoms as bad as ours.

[@badtoad6865]

I've still got pain in joints waste down and weakness in my legs it's day 18 of the first half. I'm not getting the second one

[@Rocky_Intertidal]

The side effects were much less severe after my second dose.

[@cybercab]

I got my second shot. There was a red mark which seemed to move over the first week. Then it expanded to form more than 1,000 pox on my arms, legs, and torso. They itch slightly but aren't terrible. I'm hoping this doesn't progress much farther.

[@stevenchristian7411]

Don’t give up my friend there’s a permanent solution to your problem visit Doctor Ani John on KZbin channel he cured mine completely with natural herbal remedies

[@cybercab]

The reaction lasted about 14 days. Then slowly cleared up. Glad it didn't get serious.

[@princessmariam7366]

I must appreciate Doctor Ani John on KZbin for helping me and my husband in getting rid of Shingles virus permanently after so many years in pain God sent you to save my family with your natural herbs and roots all thanks to you doctor you are a God sent keep saving lives sir I really appreciate all you have done for me and my family my God bless you richly sir🙏❤️

[@arlynmanalo2495]

I am here in Philippines and have been under treatment of doctor Linda Lim of Adventist Medical Center of Pasay City Philippine. And since I almost finish educating myself by watching your information given. Yet I still ask.

[@deborahlinton9635]

Would have been nice had the Doctor who provided me with the first injection advised me of the possible side effects as I-ended up in the 10% category including the chills, 4” diameter redness and swelling , nausea and stomach pain. It was a tough night and following day but better in day 2.🇨🇦

[@trician3021]

You don't want shingles. It is horrible. My mother in law had it and she was miserable. I took my shot and felt horrible. It is worth it!

[@ME25YRS]

I regret getting Shingrix shots. Second shot symptoms never went away. 17 months ago. Headaches everyday, tinnitus, low energy, slightly upset stomach.

[@chezchezchezchez]

If you’re going to make that statement, you have to let us know how you’re doing now. We need an update. Thanks

[@badtoad6865]

You helped me decide not to get the second part

[@ME25YRS]

Glad I could maybe spare you some problems. My symptoms are pretty much still the same. Maybe 10% better. 3 1\2 years in now. Last shot December 2019

[@brownlatt]

Let me know your update to decide my 2nd dose. Same feeling with you , I feel bell's palsy after 1st injection within one month and then tinnitus is very bad 2 months continuous on....

[@ME25YRS]

Update Nov 2023 I've never been the same since Dec 2019. Symptoms a little better but still there every day. Still regret it very much

[@Think-About-It]

should you take Shingrix if you never had chicken pox?

[@isloth75]

If I had been told these things ahead of time by my Dr office, I could've planned better in general & rather easily gotten more time off work than just one day since I work at a Heavy Cleaning Job. But it didn't happen that way. I feel played like a fool as I try to be a responsible working adult woman who is forced to still fit others expectations of my physical well-being. Glad I at least planned ahead a little bit & did it on a day off. Having slight increase in symptoms this evening after getting second shot today.

[@agnesleuenroth2968]

I had a terrible skin reaction 2 days after the vaccine ,it was painful,scary and lasted for hours dispensary and came back for 4 days

[@user-js3ee5qv6g]

So glad for this video. I was told I won’t have any side effects, I ended up with very sore, painful arm, body aches and severe headaches. Hopefully, they symptoms will go away today.

[@ramjet4025]

I had a similar experience but this VAccine is worth the pain for the pain it avoids.

[@ramjet4025]

Never ending attacks by Trumpers promoting anti-vaccination false theories. To suggest that you were "Not Told" of side effects is difficult to believe. I've had TWO vaccinations, Phizer had no soreness the 1st shot but did the 2nd. The 2nd shot had a real kick and flu symptoms for 6 hours. Four months later, J&J had a single dose with a real kick also, flue symptoms lasted 36 hours, all went away. Where ever I went, everyone had had covid, had covid or had been vaccinated or both. Get a 2nd booster shot and look for your 3rd when the next vaccine that deals with varients becomes available. Don't forget researching the shingles vaccine. Its another must have vaccination. Don't tell the Trumpers

[@miroslavputnik6606]

This does not sound good at all😢 too many people suffered a lot, and yet , there's no guarantee 100% that will work, more confused than before I read info

[@alexlongoria3893]

Hello, If I never have had the Chickenpox should I take the Shingles Vaccine? I am 60 years old and I have had all the childhood vaccine. In addition I have never had an childhood diseases.

[@arlieberry]

It triggered quite a bad head ache for me a few days but if it prevents the shingles again it will be worth it

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

I just got my Shingrix vaccine up here in Alaska...price was $205 at our local Walmart under Humana medicare prescription policy. So for me it will be a total over $400 for the 2 shots.

[@princessmariam7366]

I must appreciate Doctor Ani John on KZbin for helping me and my husband in getting rid of Shingles virus permanently after so many years in pain God sent you to save my family with your natural herbs and roots all thanks to you doctor you are a God sent keep saving lives sir I really appreciate all you have done for me and my family my God bless you richly sir🙏❤️

[@ediebehnke2059]

I just got it yesterday. Other than a sore part of my arm…nothing. No problem

[@stevenchristian7411]

Don’t give up my friend there’s a permanent solution to your problem visit Doctor Ani John on KZbin channel he cured mine completely with natural herbal remedies

[@Montrosesister12]

I got my 1st one yesterday and I woke up at 4 o'clock this morning feeling like complete c***. I mean flu like symptoms sore arm which I expected and my joints are all hurting. Is this normal

[@arlynmanalo2495]

I am a senior person and having this shingrix and pain is in unbelievable and indescribable pain and may I Ask. Will this shingrix be back again and can I have this vaccine of shingrix

[@HawkBella714]

Was this vaccine tested against an inert placebo? If not, how are you proving safety? How long were the safety studies that were done? How many participants were in said studies (start and finish)? How do you know there were no long-term systemic reactions? How effective is this vaccine? Do you have to get repeated vaccines in order to obtain the benefits? How many people get shingles after receiving the vaccine? What are the adjuvants that are used? Are any of them known to be harmful? How are you tracking the after-market data that would prove this biologic is safe? If I have an adverse reaction, can I sue the manufacturer for damages? Thanks!

[@alleyoop5185]

Sounds like it’s only effective about 5-7 years so revaccinate ?

[@janeteddddd]

@@alleyoop5185 No way! Billy G.a.tes can take this Vcc and stick it where the sun don't shine.

[@jalenzie]

I received my first dose last Friday..arm was sore for a few days and felt a little feverish, but all went away by Monday.. Thursday morning I woke up covered in a horrible rash, that was on my chest, stomach, arms ,back, neck, face and ears and rear end. Everywhere except my legs, well a little bit on my upper thighs.Friday morning it was even worse, covered almost all of my back, looks like a sunburn in some places..I went to Urgent Care and Dr.gave me a steroid shot, hopefully it helps, so far I don't see much improvement.I Google my symptoms, and it states, althoughrare a rash can develop, why isn't this mentioned in the videos that I have been watching ? I got the vaccine because I had the chicken pox at 23 and my Mom had shingles in her mid 60's...I will most likely not be getting the second dose...

[@CJinsoo]

This is helpful video. I just had the 2nd shot Friday and had all of the systemic side effects. Same experience with 1st shot.

[@barbaraa.walters8798]

I got both Shingrix vaccine a few months apart I had the previous Vaccine Also Zostavax

[@annanicole1717]

Well I got the 2nd injection yesterday and Slept poorly because of chills, sweating, headache, joint, andmuscle pain which is continuing into day 2. Wish my provider had reviewed side affects as so far the symptoms have ruined a nice sunny Saturday. I was supposed to Have a CAT scan this morning which I missed as a result of Feeling unwell.

[@GodsWay2]

I had both shots what I want to know is how long they last, will I have to do it again in a few years?anyone??

[@alanchief5441]

have a medical doctor admin. Not Walmart pharam.Serious.

[@Invitational2]

I guarantee this self-proclaimed “expert” is reading a script.

[@libe2431]

I had my 1st dose. After 10 yrs I was very tired and had horrible stomach issue. No pain in the area of the vaccine.

[@DipsyDoodleDaisy]

Not sure whether to laugh or cry. Never ever will I ever allow another injection to pierce my skin.

[@princessmariam7366]

I must appreciate Doctor Ani John on KZbin for helping me and my husband in getting rid of Shingles virus permanently after so many years in pain God sent you to save my family with your natural herbs and roots all thanks to you doctor you are a God sent keep saving lives sir I really appreciate all you have done for me and my family my God bless you richly sir🙏❤️

[@fernadezsanti575]

It was my greatest opportunity using Doctor Ani John herbal medicine for Shingles virus which gave me a lot of concern, today I have been cured of Shingles virus since November 2020 I appreciate Dr.Ani John for his help so kindly hearted 🙏❤️,,

[@arlynmanalo2495]

I have been given this Acyclovir 400mg 2 tablets and 4 times a day in 7 days. I also have this for pain like Alakzan capsule and ointment like clcirmazole cream,

[@Charlotte74347]

Had my second dose, Im so miserable my neck, shoulders back of my neck, head, eyes shoulders amd neck and spine. Im s9 scared Im going to die.

[@Ann-bp7dt]

They don’t tell you it can cause GBS! Do your research!

[@ianhenrikson4390]

Sore arm for a couple of days….that’s it.

[@annanicole1717]

I do not remember having these terrible side effects after the first injection.

[@norag8265]

Im on day two since my first dose, and my armpits are hurting this morning. it was given in my upper arm muscle, is this a normal symptom? After reading other comments, my feeling like having the flu all day and sore armpits today, yes and injection site pain, but i’m able to fully use my strength of arm. My soreness is fairly mild. That dormant Zoster virus is being destroyed I hope, with this vaccine.

[@princessmariam7366]

I must appreciate Doctor Ani John on KZbin for helping me and my husband in getting rid of Shingles virus permanently after so many years in pain God sent you to save my family with your natural herbs and roots all thanks to you doctor you are a God sent keep saving lives sir I really appreciate all you have done for me and my family my God bless you richly sir🙏❤️

[@DougHinVA]

it lasts 7 years if 2 doses are used...

[@donnieshepperson126]

This shot is dangerous. I was sick for 3 weeks

[@donnieshepperson126]

@@janeteddddd keep us posted(look out for lawsuits, new medicine)

[@alleyoop5185]

Same here. I even had my kidneys hurting so bad I couldn’t do anything even simple tasks. I told my doc. and he advised against the second shot. Blood test on my kidneys turned out ok thank god.

[@donnieshepperson126]

@@alleyoop5185 glad you are ok

[@janeteddddd]

The worst vx I have ever gotten. I regret it 100%. Did not go back for the second shot. Swore off all vx after this.

[@ramjet4025]

@@janeteddddd What an SOB, an Anti-vaxer who probably never took the first shot.

[@marzymarrz5172]

are you saying people other than the elderly get shingles? this is news

[@scottc346]

I knew a girl in her 20's who suffered from shingles. And this was over 25 years ago. No, it's not news.

[@lynbeasant5396]

My 85 yr old father has severe myalgia in knees, feet, hips, shoulders, elbows and hands for 4 weeks post shingdrix shot. He’s now seeing neurologist due to the pain - maybe guilliane barre. Don’t get this shot.

[@ediebehnke2059]

Sometimes I think a lot of people exaggerate.

[@FreeAmerican2024]

You should be in jail, you’re insane stances are a danger to society. You might want to retire or resign before you’re prosecuted.

[@arlynmanalo2495]

Madam I suspect my parents didn't have me vaccine in my younger age since we are in considered 3rd world country in short Poor People leave in this land.

[@yas2733]

Sounds like the cure is as bad as the illness...almost.

[@marilynshriver7015]

no way. My mother had permanent nerve damage in the area of the shingles lesions.

[@fernadezsanti575]

It was my greatest opportunity using Doctor Ani John herbal medicine for Shingles virus which gave me a lot of concern, today I have been cured of Shingles virus since November 2020 I appreciate Dr.Ani John for his help so kindly hearted 🙏❤️,,

[@lisawerner6717]

Shingrix damaged my vestibular nerve in my inner ear. Severe VERTIGO

[@CWW-ln5so]

devil in a dress

[@FreeAmerican2024]

Crazy idea: how about we not take it

[@JamesBrown-eg1wu]

You lost me at CDC recommends. The CDC is bought and paid for by the pharma companies.

[@armadillotoe]

The CDC has lost all credibility with me. I hope the political idiots are only the ones in charge, but until I do some research myself, I don't believe anything a government agency tells me.