27-11-2021, 02:28 PM
(27-11-2021, 02:10 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: Oh no, that's awful. My sister had it so when the vax came out I was in like a shot to get that. Apparently it needs renewal five yearly, so I have that diarised for me at the surgery. My inner wimp doesn't fancy it at all...
I had the Zostavax vaccine three and a half years ago but was told at the time that it was probably only about 50% effective. So I was a bit surprised to get it but I believe there is a better vaccine available now called Shingrix. I'm assuming the attack may have been worse if I hadn't had the vaccine. It also coincided with having to look after granddaughter as her mum went back to work (from home) 2 weeks ago. I'm looking forward to getting over it - may be another 2 weeks - to get my energy back, as I'm exhausted at the moment! Fingers crossed that you don't get it, Oh_hunnihunni.