Anti-vax woman I know has shingles in the area of her eyes. She's had clotting problems and

[brewens]

a stroke that messed up one of her eyes. The shingles may ruin the corneal transplant she had. At least with her, I know she was anti-vax in the first place, not just sucking up Tucker Carlson's BS. I don't resent those people so much, but fuck oh dear! The shingles vax was free too! She's right in a COVID hotspot too and is worried where she'll end up if she need emergency care.

There were gonna be the usual number of anti-vaxer's and people that couldn't get the vax. We could have maybe handled them if it weren't for all the others the bullshit has turned against the vaccines.

[Sherman A1]

1. Hard to protect people from themselves

Sorry for her situation, but it seems that at least some of this is self inflicted.

[brewens]

2. Yeah. But she's cool. No FG follower at all. I went to school with her and really liked her.

I'm more pissed at some of our friends that were fanning the flames all along. I feel sorry for her.

[mucifer]

3. A reminder to those here over 50 to get the shingles vax I have a relative who needed

a feeding tube for a few months and had temporary facial paralysis from shingles attacking his face and his throat.

[Scrivener7]

4. Coincidentally, I just got a scrip for one yesterday. Is it like the Covid vax where

you need to lay low for a couple of days after?

[Lars39]

7. I felt like

I had a severe case of the flu….my entire body ached very badly for about 3 days. And it started about an hour after the shot!
It was so bad I was in bed most of the time.
The second shot was a breeze compared to the first. But I am extremely glad I got it, since I had already had shingles twice.

[Scrivener7]

9. Thank you. Good to know, just in case.

[Lars39]

11. Right! The only warning I got

was the pharmacist saying very casually that some people have a reaction about an hour after the shot.
From what I understand most people don’t have a reaction like I did.
Hope you have a gentle reaction, Scrivener7!

[Scrivener7]

12. Thank you! My family has a weird relationship with that varicella bug, so I'm very glad my

doc finally gave me the prescription.

[getagrip_already]

8. I had almost no reaction

to the first dose. Was a little sleepy but that was about it.

The second dose I got along with a flu shot. Big mistake. I was slammed for a day but recovered quickly.

My wife had no reaction to either shot.

[Scrivener7]

10. Seems like the reactions are diverse. I'll hope for your reaction and prepare for Lars39's.

[JT45242]

19. first dose knocked me on my butt

I got mine on a Thursday and was shaking and achy like a horrible flu case for about 48 hours.Called off work on that Friday. Went to bed Saturday evening miserable and woke up Sunday morning happy and normal. No response to second shingles shot or to covid.

Was the worst response I ever had to a vaccine (always have arm that feels like it's on fire with tetanus for about 36 hours but nothing form any of the other vaccines.

Well worth it. I've seen too many people get shingles and have it knock them around for real. Sick for 2 days was worth it.

[mucifer]

21. I had flu symptoms way worse than the covid shot. But, still not bad. Achy fever . It was worth it

[iemanja]

5. You can get a shingles vaccine too

My doctor recently gave me one. But if you're an anti-vaxxer . . .

[area51]

6. I think the shingles vax is free only if you have insurance.

If only we had a govt. which gave a crap about keeping its citizens alive.

[DURHAM D]

14. I have Medicare and Part D and my two shots still cost me a bunch.

[hlthe2b]

15. Not covered by medicaid and out of pocket costs for those people is $280/dose and two doses required

For those eligible and on Medicare, most part B plans cover most of it. But this is a big problem and an unaddressed "hole" in the system.

That so many think because COVID-19 vaccine is free, that ALL vaccines must be is a real issue now. Hell, the uninsured can't even get a flu vaccine in many states because Medicaid isn't necessarily covering it either, though some local public health clinics will offer it and places like Costco will provide it for only about $25 even for non-members.

[getagrip_already]

16. I'm pretty sure it was free for me under employer insurance plan....

At least I don't remember getting billed for either shot. But I'm in MA, and a lot of coverage is mandatory here.

[hlthe2b]

13. Had she gotten medical care as soon as symptoms begain she could have received anti-virals

which could have prevented this if started within 72 hours.

I don't know anywhere where the shingles vaccine is FREE, although some insurance might be better than others in covering it. Can you provide details on where you are and how that is being paid for? Medicaid doesn't cover it in most states either and I'm unaware if Medicare does, though probably many Medicare Part D plans do. I do know that for those not yet eligible for Medicare, the cost of the vaccine without good insurance is as much as $280/DOSE and two doses are required. I've encountered this with individuals who are only on Medicaid and have no way to obtain the vaccine if they want to eat.

But, this is a tragic situation--especially if she COULD have gotten the Shingles vaccine and chose not to.

[ananda]

17. I'm so glad I'm a vaxxer. Shingles is the worst.

I got every Shingles vaccine there was: Zostavax
and then Shingrix.

[milestogo]

18. With no insurance the vaccine is around $400

But shingles is several weeks of pure hell, and possibly itchy scars after that.

[JT45242]

20. covered by all ACA plans

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires all Health Insurance Marketplace plans and most other private health insurance plans to cover all ACIP-recommended vaccines, including SHINGRIX, with no cost sharing (deductibles, copayments or coinsurance) if administered in-network.

Her is the complete list from healthcare.gov

Immunizations for adults — doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary:

Chickenpox (Varicella)
Diphtheria
Flu (influenza)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Measles
Meningococcal
Mumps
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Pneumococcal
Rubella
Shingles
Tetanus