Science How vaccines actually work and fact checking anti vaxxers (4 Viewers)

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[riverman]

I just had my yearly checkup at the VA and got the Covid, Flu and Shingles vaccines. I follow my primary care givers advice when it comes to vaccines. I'd never had a shingles vaccine but talked to a vet with shingles in the lobby and when the doc offered it, I took the shot given how horrible that condition sounds.

 

[crandc]

That shingles vaccine was brutal but not nearly as bad as disease.

 

[ehizzy3]

I just had my yearly checkup at the VA and got the Covid, Flu and Shingles vaccines. I follow my primary care givers advice when it comes to vaccines. I'd never had a shingles vaccine but talked to a vet with shingles in the lobby and when the doc offered it, I took the shot given how horrible that condition sounds.

About 7 years ago I had shingles. Fuck it was terrible, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone

I was in my mid-20s so I’m assuming it’ll be back at least once before I can get the vaccine

 

[riverman]

About 7 years ago I had shingles. Fuck it was terrible, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone

I was in my mid-20s so I’m assuming it’ll be back at least once before I can get the vaccine

At 71, I certainly don't want to deal with it. I have to go back in March and get the second shot, it's a two step vaccine.

 

[ehizzy3]

At 71, I certainly don't want to deal with it. I have to go back in March and get the second shot, it's a two step vaccine.

Good call.

Are you feeling any side effects?

 

[tlongII]

At 71, I certainly don't want to deal with it. I have to go back in March and get the second shot, it's a two step vaccine.

I’ve had both my shingles shots. My anti-vaxxer brother did not, and guess what? He had a brutal case of shingles last spring. He got it in his mouth and throat and had to spend a couple nights in the hospital.