Thanks for the reminder. I've been stalling....don't want to feel sick. Maybe you can take an aspirin or something for your arm. You just got the second one, right?

I had the first one without any major problems. My arm was sore for a day or two but not enough to reduce my activities. I did notice that the second day I felt very tired and even took an afternoon nap which is definitely unusual for me.

I'm already schedule for my second dose in September.

It's not serious enough that I need to take anything, socks. I just got the shot before lunch.

I can't take a live vaccine (shingles shot) while I'm doing the Velcade (chemo). DH would be eligible for it... Now I'm wondering if that could cause me a problem. I will have to ask my oncologist.

What's the cost of these two shots? Does Medicare cover any of it?

Speaking of Medicare, I'm amazed to owe hospital and providers only $800 out of pocket since late May. I've had expensive radiology and blood tests and started $4k per shot treatment for Multiple Myeloma. Three radiology exams totaled $40K (hospital's "sticker price").

Very unfair that Americans have to become Seniors before receiving affordable health care.

How much is CVS charging for the Shingles Vaccine to Medicare recipients?

Shingrix is not a live vaccine but you should verify with your oncologist and other health care providers.

I am on Medicare but medications are covered by whoever your Part D insurance carrier is, not Medicare. We belong to a retirement systems of Alabama option for part D and these vaccinations didn't cost us anything. We are finding out that we are very fortunate with our co-pays and prescription coverage.

Thanks for posting that, mdln. At my CVS, posted signs are everywhere about this vaccine and its non-active status.

Ok....because I love you good people, I've decided to tell you about my reaction to the second shot on late Saturday and Sunday. I developed very uncomfortable symptoms of serious pain in the shot arm that progressed to shooting pains in my extremities. I had very bad chills, a bit of nausea, weakness, and utter exhaustion.

It hurt to move. I wish that I had taken my temp. but didn't. I woke up last night drenched in swea, and feeling much better today. Still have minor arm pain but everything else seems fine.

I thought that you all deserved to know......but please understand that I would do it all again in order to avoid an outbreak of shingles. Our much loved Raven can speak to that, as she has been suffering for months, though she doesn't say much about it. Those who would avoid this vaccination for fear of a day or two of discomfort are truly ignorant and foolish. Those with compromising health issues should see their doctors!

My husband suffered no adverse effects from his injection, by the way. Perfect! He got to be my loving servant for 24 hours!