Shingles jab

[Buck]

Is that the one against some form of pneumonia? If so, I had it a few months ago. I didn't nofice any reaction to it.

That’s most likely the pneumococcal vaccine you had Colin.

The RSV is for those 75 to 79. and for ladies of any age who are pregnant as it is shown to protect the unborn child.

 

[Buck]

I read that after the booster, protection should last at least 5-7 years and probably longer. Are you having the jab twice a year, every year?!

You’re correct. It’s a “one time vaccine” compromising of two doses and isn’t an annual or bi-annual vaccine.

 

[ColinJ]

That’s most likely the pneumococcal vaccine you had Colin.

Ah yes, that's the one.

 

[postman]

I've had both shingles jabs last year, without problems. Now I'm waiting for an RSV jab, next month.

Anybody had an RSV jab?

Me here in Meanwood.Had it then forgot about it,no problems.

 

[Windle]

It's as you say. The actual rash clears up, but the nerve pain is still there for long afterwards. People might be sympathetic while you've got the rash, but when it's something they can't see, less so.

Absolutely agree, I had shingles at the end of January, I got off lightly judging by others experience of it, but had some nasty sores on the left side of my neck and up onto my head. There's no nerve pain now as such, but if I scratch an itch on the left side of my neck it feels like I've been slashed with a bloody razorblade.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Hmm - just checked
as I was 65 a few weeks ago (AKA the day I should have been getting my Old Age Pension!) then I may get a call from the doc

not sure if my other things might delay it a bit but we shall see
I will make a note to check when I contact them next!

 

[Domus]

Been good all day today. 👍
Had the jab Monday morning, Monday night shocking, no sleep at all Tuesday, totally washed out, poor nights sleep. Wednesday all good but still a sore arm.
I seem to remember the reaction to the first dose was similar but lasted longer.

 

[Psamathe]

NHS Shingles jab system angers me. I'm 68 and not eligable for a few years yet now those ages 65 are eligable. Why is somebody aged 65 eligable yet somebody age 68 isn't yet somebody aged 70 is?

I had shingles a few years ago and horrible and apparently having had it does not mean you won't get it again so I';m keen for thge vaccination but it's really expensive privately and NHS has this weird arra ngement that I seem to be a "loser" under.

Ian

 

[ColinJ]

NHS Shingles jab system angers me. I'm 68 and not eligable for a few years yet now those ages 65 are eligable. Why is somebody aged 65 eligable yet somebody age 68 isn't yet somebody aged 70 is?

I had shingles a few years ago and horrible and apparently having had it does not mean you won't get it again so I';m keen for thge vaccination but it's really expensive privately and NHS has this weird arra ngement that I seem to be a "loser" under.

Ian

That's what I was complaining about up above. The nurse giving me my other jab told me that she couldn't give me the shingles jab because I was... Too young AND too old!!!

 

[OldShep]

NHS Shingles jab system angers me. I'm 68 and not eligable for a few years yet now those ages 65 are eligable. Why is somebody aged 65 eligable yet somebody age 68 isn't yet somebody aged 70 is?

I had shingles a few years ago and horrible and apparently having had it does not mean you won't get it again so I';m keen for thge vaccination but it's really expensive privately and NHS has this weird arra ngement that I seem to be a "loser" under.

Ian

You’re not alone. Mrs Shep fell into that hole too. Having witnessed how ill I was with Shingles she was very keen to get the jab. How 65 yo got it before her seems odd instead of just working back an extra year until 65 s were reached.