Shingrix and Fever: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2022

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I received the shot about 12 pm on 12/1/22. The shot hurt a lot and continued to hurt all day. Thursday evening, I was in a lot of pain in my neck and back, with a headache and swollen sinuses. The pain was so bad I had to take an extra 1/2 of my narcotic pain med that evening and at bedtime. I got very little sleep due to night sweats and pain all over, especially my neck and back. The redness near my shot continues to grow, and all side effects, with a low-grade fever to boot, are still in full swing today, Monday 12/5/22. I have swelling, heat, and itching moving down my arm. It has disrupted my whole weekend with no end in sight. Going to the doctor today. I am 57 with 5 horses and 4 dogs who usually are outside working, but not since my shot. Just feel terrible, and I'm no sissy."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2021

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I got the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) on a Sunday, and that night and the next day I had flu-like symptoms: fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness, and the most painful arm. Could not sleep. Then, 2-3 days later, again, the same flu-like symptoms. Then, the next day, diarrhea. It's miserable! I got a COVID test just to make sure I did not have it, and it came back negative. Not sure about getting the 2nd shot!"

• Cat...
• September 27, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Had 2nd Shingrix shot 7/3/19. Next day had fever, chills, and body aches, along with a sore arm. Here I am almost 3 months later, and my arm is sore and I have pain when lifting it. Wakes me up at night. Went to the doctor today, had an ultrasound done on my arm - shows nothing. Dr. told me to put warm compresses on, and if not better in a month, he will refer me to a surgeon. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks."

• Rob...
• August 27, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "With the first shot of Shingrix, I just had a sore arm for about 5 days. Second shot yesterday. Fever of 100, chills, arm pain at the injection site, chills, nausea. Took Advil and feeling a bit better. Probably will spend the day at home today. Hoping tomorrow is better."

• Sic...
• September 23, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Very sick with the first dose. Terrible headache, fever, joint pain. Lasted 5 days. Felt sick to my stomach & barely ate anything. Second dose. Headache not as bad. Very sore joints. Stomach upset. No appetite. I know shingles can be bad, but the side effects for me were incapacitating. Missed work as well. One tells you the vaccine is lifetime, another tells you 4 years. I HOPE they have something better, if not, lifetime is the case."

• Lam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Trials indicated the vaccine is very effective. Having had post-herpetic neuralgia in the past, I definitely wanted to get the vaccine to avoid the shingles nightmare. It's a horrible disease. First dose, no problem. Second dose - kicked. My. Butt. Fever, chills, sweats, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, headache, large painful local reaction. I basically stayed in bed for 3 days. In other words, a robust immune response. I did read the data on adverse events, and this kind of response is not uncommon, so I was not concerned, but I was very surprised to have such a severe reaction. Husband had no reaction whatsoever, barely a sore arm. We are both in our early 60s in good health. I felt much better on the 4th day and was back to normal activity on the 5th day. Vaccine was free under my ACA insurance. Yay."

• Uni...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2018

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "For herpes zoster prophylaxis. I am a 52-year-old female in good health. The first shingles shot caused a sore injection site on my arm plus a very large raised area that was hot to the touch, these went away after a week. I then had the second shot yesterday. Nineteen hours later, I am experiencing fever, very bad cold chills, shivering, joint pain, and extreme fatigue, and every muscle in my body aches. Feels like the flu, which I have not had in many, many years. If I had known I would get this sick, I would not have had this vaccine. I’m now concerned with what they may find out about this vaccine in the future."

• Deb...
• September 15, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "The first Shingrix injection was fine other than a sore arm (small price to pay). I had body aches, fever, and nausea with the second injection three months later. Lasted 12 hours, then fatigue for another day. Still a small price to pay considering how awful shingles can be."

• Bun...
• January 11, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I had my second shot of Shingrix on 12/31. I have had one spot of shingles for the last 20 years that comes out with stress. It was only one spot in the same place on my lower back, so it wasn’t unbearable. A week after my 2nd shot, I developed shingles across my back, under my arm, and over my breast on one side only. The one spot that had previously erupted was fine. I am feeling tired, have muscle, body, and joint soreness, fever, and feel like the blisters are on fire. I’m just wondering when this will subside and if I should be taking some kind of over-the-counter pain medicine."

• pha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I received my first Shingrix dose yesterday morning and only felt the normal soreness at the injection site. About 11 hours later, I began feeling nauseous, slightly feverish, combined with chills. I also have a headache, which feels like someone is jabbing me in the head. Please note that I did also receive my tetanus and flu vaccines on the same day (different arm). My doctor warned me of possible side effects with Shingrix, but I didn’t realize it could be this bad. Definitely get the injection because it works, but try to get it during a time when you have a few days off, just in case you get side effects. We dispense tons of Shingrix at the clinic I work at, so now I can let patients know side effects may occur."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "59, female. Had the first shot 10/30, no problems besides arm pain. Had the second shot 12/31. Had no idea there was a possibility of side effects (my mistake for not looking into what was being injected into my body), but early evening, in addition to arm pain, dizziness, then joint pain, fever, raised rash down my arm, migraine-like headache, general malaise. Took Tylenol, Benadryl, Lyrica, and sleep! It’s been rough, but the vaccine is a good thing. I’ve seen what shingles can do to someone’s life."

• sor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2021

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "This is a powerful vaccine. I had the second dose yesterday. Today, I've had fatigue, body aches, chills, fever, and a racing heartbeat of 110 to 120 beats. The pharmacists did warn me that I'd be sick for two days, so I have another day of this ahead of me."

• bon...
• October 14, 2018

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I wasn’t surprised to be sore with side effects after the first shot. The second shot gave me a fever and flu-like symptoms for a week. It kicked off asthma, and now, 6 weeks later, I feel weak and achy, my arms and legs exhaust instantly. Chest pressure/pain and exhaustion. I’m a 53-year-old healthy woman, regular exercise, work full-time, mom. It took me until I went to my doctor to connect that everything started with the vaccine, but nothing online lists more than 2-3 days. I just heard about a husband and wife who had a month like me after it."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2021

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Write specifics, please, so those that are paranoid during COVID can be at peace - upper thigh muscle severe random pain - severe joint aches everywhere - injection site arm muscle pain - headache - low-grade fever 101°F - foggy malaise feeling. Hard to concentrate. What really helped was sunshine (although I suddenly felt I hated sun) and fresh air and acetaminophen. Long daytime walk with dog. I got too achy to walk at night."

• Uni...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "The second dose of Shingrix was worse than the first for me. My arm hurt really bad the first time, I couldn't lift it. I felt feverish in bed one night. After the second shot a few months later, I felt fine for 10 hours, and then I suddenly started shivering with uncontrollable teeth chattering. Two hours of that, then I got hot, back and forth for another 10 hours. The fever went down over the next day, but the joint pain increased, especially in my upper back and neck. I couldn't get comfortable. I was in tears after a hot shower last night... discovered ice cold felt better. I had to double up on Motrin and Tylenol to numb the pain enough to get some sleep."

• Dwi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2018

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Mother of vaccines!! Side effects are horrific!!! Fever, chills, nausea...big time! Abdominal discomfort, cramps, muscle aches, zero energy. Still suffering after 6 days!!! Does anyone know when it will stop!!!"

• msl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2021

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I am a healthy 67-year-old male. I got my first Shingrix shot in one arm and a pneumococcal vaccine in the other arm. This standard protocol may be inadvisable, since it then becomes hard to discriminate many side effects. It is now day 3, and both arms are still sore. The pneumococcal arm is so sore I can't reach the top shelf. I got a fever (with the usual chills, tiredness), which spiked at 101.5 on day 2, then finally subsided after 2.5 days (60 hours), leaving me still feeling tired on day 3. This has definitely affected my activities. Also, notably, I got a chickenpox-like rash on my chest on day 2, centered on my solar plexus and about 6 inches in spread. It wasn't painful or itchy and disappeared when the fever did. Some websites report this as a possible side effect. This is a nasty vaccine. But I still plan to get the second Shingrix shot in 2-6 months, on the presumption that the disease it prevents is nastier."

• sho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Husband and I had Shingrix shots on Tuesday. My arm and neck are extra achy and sore, but I am okay. My husband threw up that night, which is unusual for him, and got a fever of 103.4. I called the doctor, he said not to worry. Today is Friday, and my husband still has a fever despite Tylenol of 101.4. He can't do anything but lay in bed. Face all red, no appetite. This shot is not good!"

• Far...
• July 17, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I have now had both Shingrix vaccinations, and my response was about the same for both. Within two hours of the shot, I got a wicked headache that lasted about 5 days. The next day, I had extreme arthritic-like pain, particularly in my spine, neck, and knees. I felt feverish, had scary nightmares, and could not get comfortable temperature-wise in bed. I felt like crying, which is not my style. My stomach was quite upset, and I could barely eat. I felt lethargic and dizzy at times. I also had two incidents of visual display disruption, like what I was looking at was vibrating. This was migraine-like if anyone has ever had that. My arm was very sore and red. My breasts hurt. I felt, at times, like it was hard to get air. My husband had the shot, and it hardly bothered him. He felt mostly just tired. I am 64 years old, and he is 68. I got the shots because I know some people who have had shingles, and they were in excruciating pain."

• EMT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "14 hours after the initial Shingrix vaccine, I woke to chills and a 101 fever, along with a chickenpox-like rash 2 inches around the very sore injection site, headache, and aching joints. Gee, just like when I came down with influenza in 1999! Day 2 mild fever and aforementioned symptoms plus total malaise. I have a medical and public health background and am considering not getting the #2 dose. 90% efficacy with 1 dose and goes to 97% with dose 2. I think I'll play the odds and skip the 2nd dose!"

• Mol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2018

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Only took the first. Fever of 103 deg F. Overall body aches, nausea, headache, very sore arm. Spent the day after in bed. By the second day, mild fever and head/body aches. Resumed normal activities. Four months later - got the first cold sore I have ever had. Related? I'm a runner, and one knee feels like it has a fever. I've never experienced quite this type of pain. Related? I will skip the second shot. I talked to my doctor, who agreed with me to skip. Sometimes I wonder if all of this hype is for companies to make money selling vaccines. I have never had any kind of side effect from any medication or vaccine before."

• Rel...
• October 24, 2018

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I’m a 62-year-old male with no known drug allergies. Injection 1 was sort of annoying, with injection site pain for 2-3 days, fever, and chills that lasted overnight. But it passed, and I was OK. Injection 2 was far worse and created soaking night sweats alternating with nearly uncontrollable shaking chills that bordered on rigors. I had a 102.2 temp that began at 2 am on the day of the injection and lasted all night and the following day until about 7 pm. Temp finally broke and dropped to about 100.2 by 8 pm the following day. I had a debilitating migraine-like headache all day long, upset stomach with gas and cramping, overall muscle aches, and frequent urination. I took ibuprofen 600 mg every 4 hours and drank cold liquids every 2 hours. I literally soaked through my compression shirt and shorts like I had night sweats and had to change my night clothing twice. I really hope this vaccine prevents shingles down the road because it’s a tough set of injections."

• Fra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2018

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "My oh my! Had the 1st dose of the vaccine on Monday, today is 2 days, and I just want to crawl in bed and not get back out. The first night, I had stomach pain, vomiting, a fever of 101F, a headache, chills, my joints and skin hurt everywhere, my arm was hot, swollen, and my entire arm was very red. The 2nd night was better because I didn't throw up. The pain is incredible (and my doctors say I have a high pain tolerance). Today I'm feeling a little better. My fever is at 100F. No throwing up, but absolutely miserable. I'm going to bed! Wish I had been made aware of what could happen so I could plan accordingly."

• Irr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2018

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I was asked if I wanted a shingles shot at my former pharmacy and did not know it was the new Shingrix shot. I was alone that night and became so ill. I had a 102 fever, delirium, headache, not knowing where I was, chills, shaking, passed out... it was horrible. Thanks, big pharma! People should not be getting this shot. It was not ready, and your clinical trials should have told you that. This was so irresponsible of you. But, hey, money is more important, right? It always has been and always will be. I am scared to death to get my second shot but don’t want to get the shingles. I received no literature on this. Shame on all of you! I was so confused I could not find my phone to call anyone. I could barely see. I woke up on the floor. If I have the next shot, someone will be with me. Worst of all, I had to pay for this big drama."

• Ada...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "After the Shingrix vaccine, I spent the next day in bed. Symptoms: headache, slight fever, gastrointestinal incident was minor. Simply felt like I had this all day to get over it. I have to go back for a second injection and seen ratings, and I am concerned it’s going to happen again."