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Hitch, I've been catching up with your saga. So sorry you are going through all this. I got the Shingrex shots as soon as it was available because I remember the agony a family friend went through.
For those of you who haven't had it, just be aware that 1 in 5 people have a significant reaction to the first or second or both shots. Make it a 3 day weekend plan just in case. However, it was no worse than reaction to Covid shot (fever, aches). I had a strong reaction to the first but nothing to the second. Interesting thing - my sister never had chickenpox but had the chickenpox vaccine 6 or 7 years ago. Prior to starting chemo, my BIL had to have Shingrex and my sister had to have chicken pox shot again (titer showed no protection). Then she gets first Shingrex shot next week (2 month delay). Apparently chemo patients are at higher risk to develop shingles and he could infect her with varicella. So interesting protocol.
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