Herpes Zoster - Prophylaxis Questions

Shingrix vs Zostavax - What's the difference between them?

Does Ninlaro cause shingles (herpes zoster)?

Shingrix - Is the booster (follow up dose) as bad as the side effects produced with the first dose?

I am a pretty sure I can't work up the nerve to get the follow up shot as this made me pretty sick for days- maybe some one can tell me whether the side effects are muted with the second dose since our bodies should be more accustomed to it?

Zostavax side effect in the prevention of dementia?

Could you comment on changes to the new drug Shingrix, that might eliminate the causal side benefit of reduced dementia probability?

Shingrix - Shingles/Shingrex Vaccine?

I'm reading all the comments on the Shingrex vaccine. Trying to decide what to do. I've never had any reaction to a vaccine but I had a severe reaction to the covid vaccines. I also have type 2 diabetes. Don't know if related but timing is suspect. I've read many doctors suggest pre-medicating... read more