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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Shingrix PF intramuscular.

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    Condition: Prevention of Shingles
    12/3/2018 2:30:28 PM

    Reviewer: ExtremeConcern, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Both of my parents have had side effects related to this drug that has negatively effect their health. They both received their 1st injection on 7/6/18 & their 2nd injection on 10/10/18. Both my parents, my brother, myself, & numerous others started noticing a decline in health for both of them. After going back & looking at my mother’s calendar (she keeps notes on it, much like one ke ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Prevention of Shingles
    7/9/2018 3:49:03 PM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    probably the worst vaccine side effects I have had. The pain at the injection site lasted about 2 weeks, I had fever, chills aches & pains for at least 3 to 4 days, could not sleep, basically I was miserable. But having said that I will take the 2nd dose as a few miserable flu like days is far better than shingles

    Condition: Prevention of Shingles
    7/8/2018 6:38:54 PM

    Reviewer: 75 or over on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    10 days of flu symptoms with initial sore arm and shoulder with 2nd shot. Very little with 1st. Had 3 days of aching, headache and digestive problems. Am 83 years young and still do light gym workouts. Rarely sick. Still better than shingles but definitely warning others.

    Condition: Prevention of Shingles
    7/2/2018 10:05:37 AM

    Reviewer: Jeff Nemeth, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I recently received the first shot (7-1-18) the first day the spot were I received the injection was a little sore no other issues the second day my arm is really sore at the injection site, also have some mild fatigue on the second day. Other than that its been an ok experience. Much better than getting shingles. Gave everything 3 stars due to just getting vaccinated.

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