Shingrix No.1 done.

[LeoPa]

I had my first Shingrix vaccine yesterday. Other than a little soreness at the injection site (left shoulder), no other noticeable side effects. I was keeping fingers crossed for this outcome 🙂.

I plan to get the booster in about 5 months, probably in August.

Shingrix is still is not available in my country, but thankfully it is available in the Czech Republic (since about 2 years ago). So I paid the full price of 5700CZK (about 240 EUR) for this first one.

I just couldn't come up with a better way to spend that money 😁.

Now I have to avoid strenuous physical activity for 3 days. Can't exercise. This will be the difficult part 😆.

[JigFettler Volunteer]

Have you had shingles?

[LeoPa in reply to JigFettler]

No, never. I hope to avoid it in the future as well, with the help of these vaccines. If there's one thing I fear, it's intense physical pain.

[JigFettler Volunteer in reply to LeoPa]

Hmm... I've had my share of pain, broken bones, knee replacement... my C2 shingles 2yrs ago was the worst pain episode of my life by a big margin. I'd not had the vaccine by then. Have now!

Jig

[LeoPa in reply to JigFettler]

Thank you, it was the testimonies like yours on this site that made me to go get it. Vaccine fear or not, the risk/reward ratio here is undisputable

[cajunjeff]

Leo, I have had both shingrix vaccine shots. The injection site was a bit sore the next day, as it usually is for me with any vaccine. I exercise regularly and have never paused my workouts for any vaccine, nor has any doctor told me I should. There are even some studies that suggest exercise after a vaccine helps with vaccine efficacy.

I think you were wise to get the vaccine, but I do not understand why you can’t exercise. Did a doctor tell you that? Juts curious.

[LeoPa in reply to cajunjeff]

Hi Jeff, yes. It's in the written instructions and the doc repeated it too. 3 days after a non-live vaccine and 7 days after a live vaccine to stay away from exercise and strenuous activity. Maybe they are just being overly cautious? Not a big problem. 3 days of rest never hurt anyone 😁.

[cajunjeff in reply to LeoPa]

Interesting. And of course you should follow your doctor’s advice. ButI think that advice has to do with soreness and such, as strenuous exercise might make one more sore after a vaccine. I do not think there is a medical reason for anyone feeling okay after a vaccine to not exercise. If anything, there are studies that show exercise after vaccines can help create antibodies. In any event, missing a couple days of workouts is no big deal, and its always wise to follow medical advice.

Here is what AI says on the topic:

Can I workout after the shingles vaccine?

AI Overview+2

Yes, you can generally workout after receiving the shingles vaccine, but it's advisable to listen to your body and opt for gentle exercise if you experience any post-vaccine symptoms like fatigue or muscle aches.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

No Contraindication:

There's no medical reason to avoid exercise after getting the shingles vaccine.

Listen to Your Body:

If you experience common side effects like fatigue or muscle aches, it's okay to take it easy and opt for lighter exercise or rest.

Avoid Strenuous Activity:

If you experience side effects, it's best to avoid strenuous physical activity.

Side Effects:

Shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is generally well-tolerated, but some people may experience side effects like arm pain, headache, or fever for a couple of days after the vaccine.

Mild Side Effects:

According to the CDC, only one in six people had reactions that prevented them from doing their regularly scheduled activities.

Side Effects Resolution:

Side effects usually go away within a few days.

Normal Activities:

If your response is mild and you feel well enough, you can go about your day and normal activities.

And here is a study I saw:

medicalnewstoday.com/articl...

A new study suggests that one 90-minute exercise session can boost immune response in people who have just taken a flu or COVID-19 vaccine.

In human and animal studies, a single episode of light or moderately vigorous activity after a flu or COVID-19 vaccine shot increased antibodies up to 4 weeks.

Additionally, exercise does not appear to increase adverse effects from a shot.

[Edalv]

According to Dr. Google, there are other possible benefits from the Shingrix vaccine:

Recent studies suggest that the Shingrix shingles vaccine may be associated with a lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, although more research is needed to confirm this link.

Here's a more detailed look at the research:

Study Findings:

A study published in Nature Medicine found that the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a reduced risk of dementia compared to an earlier shingles vaccine, Zostavax.

The study, which analyzed the health records of over 200,000 people, showed a 17% reduction in dementia diagnoses in the six years after the new recombinant shingles vaccination.

Another study, presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, found that those who received the shingles vaccine were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia in the five years following vaccination compared with a control group.

The association was stronger in women who got Shingrix, although it's not clear why.

I am too lazy to look for the study links... 😆