Thread: Shingles Vaccine ?

So I got the vaccine Friday afternoon. All was well. On Sunday night I began to get little bumps, kind of like contact dermatitis on top of my thighs above the knee for about 6 inches. It wasn't terribly itchy, enough that I knew it was there, but not so much that I had to scratch it. Slept well enough.

This morning the stuff on my thighs is faint and not sensitive. Now I've got it on the back of my calf, both legs, right below the knee, and on the back of the arms above the elbows. Not terrible but I know it is there. I guess what I'm saying is, if your immune system isn't up to snuff don't get the shot.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

So I got the vaccine Friday afternoon. All was well. On Sunday night I began to get little bumps, kind of like contact dermatitis on top of my thighs above the knee for about 6 inches. It wasn't terribly itchy, enough that I knew it was there, but not so much that I had to scratch it. Slept well enough.

This morning the stuff on my thighs is faint and not sensitive. Now I've got it on the back of my calf, both legs, right below the knee, and on the back of the arms above the elbows. Not terrible but I know it is there. I guess what I'm saying is, if your immune system isn't up to snuff don't get the shot.

Oh Oh you have the rare reaction between the shingles virus component and certain metal alloys which means you can never touch a straight razor again. Better send them all to me without delay.

Will Pray for ya jim,hope all gets better.
Was an article in the Sacramento Bee this Morn.(you can find it online) The Gist of it was the Vaccine is sort of a hit and miss deal.
Shingles even amoung young people is on the rise,The CDC has no clue as to why.
Get well man.

Funny, my whole life I only 2 people that had shingles and both were in there late 50s or early 60s. Never of heard any young people getting them. At any rate we will be joining the ranks of the vaccinated as our private insurer covers 80% of the cost so why not.

Bob