Shingrix Vax

[502E79]

Just some info on the shingles vaccine I wasn't aware of.

After moving to a new location I followed up with new dentist & doctors etc. Received my wellness check-up a few weeks ago and the blood work panels as per script.

Apparently there is a blood test that can determine if you ever fought off chickenpox. News to me. Always thought that if you never had chickenpox, as I was told, you can't get shingles in the future.

So, I now have a script to receive the vaccine (2 shot deal)! Most here are probably aware but I wasn't.

Last thing from my new doc... If you are on Medicare, it will not be covered in a doctors office but if you go to local pharmacy for shots it is covered !?

[Jules A]

This is a good reminder and good information regarding coverage. I need to schedule my second one. The covid 2nd booster got in the way in between, lol.

Yes a varicella titer will tell someone if they had chickenpox.

[pennstater]

Scheduled my first dose in a week. Hoping only side effect is the really sore arm. Scheduled it after 3 friends broke out with it.

[90stangg]

I go in next month for my first shot. Hoping for little side effects. Had Hernia surgery in May and that screwed me up, haven't walked since

[pennstater]

Had my first one. Sore arm for two days and a little fatigue. Thankfully that was all. The second is supposed to be 2-6 months after the first. Definitely will schedule.