Any bad experiences from getting the vaccine for SHINGLES or for PNEUMONIA?My parents both had horrible sessions with Shingles in the 80's - Mom's was all in her nether orifices and she suffered for months. Pop was luckier - his was in his scalp, ears and one eye. He was luckier because my sister recognized the symptoms and made sure his eye doctor and medical doctor would look at his lesions quickly after they appeared. All of us children had Chickenpox when we were very young, and, my children also had Chickenpox when they were very young.
I work at an airport where I am exposed to over 500 travelers and 200 airport workers every day. It has been suggested that I get vaccinated for both Influenza and Pneumonia. A friend in Florida recently became infected with Pneumonia when a friend visited him - that same friend died from Pneumonia a short time later.
What can you tell me about your experiences?
My doctor just let me kow that the vaccination for Chickenpox (Shingles later in life) will cost over $ 300. I live in a remote area.
I meant to say that my parents were both in their 80's when they were infected - Pop's infection was in 2006, Mom's in 2005.
Answer by Hunter2
You are wise to get both in your occupation.
Pneumonia is becoming very difficult to treat and more severe cases are being seen.
When I had my pnemo vac. I had a terrible reaction at the site of injection. My Dr. said to take benedry. Once I did it was over right away.
I have not had a Shingles vac. But I have heard shingles are horrible!! It will certainly cost you more to get rid of either of these illnesses than the $ 300 vac.
The influenza vac should be taken annually and is cheap.
Thanks for taking care of us at the airport.
Get the facts on the chickenpox vaccine, treatment, causes (varicella zoster virus, VZV), symptoms and signs (itchy, red rash).
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