I did it! I just got my first shingles shot. I only have Medicare no part D and it cost me 300 bucks.

[Walleye]

I hope the cost is the only major side effect, so far my arm is sore of course

[dutch777]

1. Hope no side effects too. Does it take more than one shot and does it last for life?

[Walleye]

2. I'm supposed to get another shot and 2 to 6 months so I figure before Christmas

I assume it lasts for life, but I’m not sure

[True Dough]

9. Not for life, unfortunately.

The Shingrix vaccine provides protection from shingles for at least 7 years in people ages 70 years and older with typical immune systems. However, its efficacy can vary depending on individual factors.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-long-does-a-shingles-shot-last

[markodochartaigh]

3. Congratulations! Shingles is incredibly painful

becuase the virus inflames the nerves themselves. And the pain can last for months (postherpetic neuralgia).

I have Welcare Part D, I need to get my Shingrix shots soon. Hopefully they will be covered by my part D.

[Walleye]

6. Yes, it was at neuritis part that really scared me into it. I'm already having pain from a spinal thing.

[Intractable]

4. I have an ACA plan. I got the two shingles shots for free.

I found the first shot to be rather painful during the injection. The second shot, a few months later, was much easier.

[Tarzanrock]

5. Get Part "D"

Get Part "D" coverage while you still can before the Turd Administration eliminates insurance coverage for Senior Citizens.

[Walleye]

7. I didn't have part D because, I hate insurance companies for one thing, and I was getting my drugs

Fairly cheaply with coupons. Flu and Covid shots were free. And, sadly, I have no hope that the law is going to improve anytime soon. Probably they will try to take it from us.

[yellowdogintexas]

8. My doctor's office did mine and I thought they told me they filed it under Part B along with the office visit.

However, from the Medicare handbook, I see it is not a Part B covered immunization, so I don't know what they did. It is covered under Part D

RSV is also covered under Part D

Part B covers flu shots, pneumonia and Hepatitis B.

Why can't they just cover all immunizations under Part B?

Of course when I was a claims analyst for part B claims, no immunizations were covered at all.