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ShazzieB

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17. I prefer to get no more than 2 at a time.

Reply to Rorey (Original post)

Wed Aug 23, 2023, 08:19 PM

Aug 2023

Reason being, I only have 2 arms, and the main side effect I have with a vaccine is soreness at the vaccine site. If I'm getting one vaccine, I can get one in each arm, which I find reasonably tolerabble.

I'm planning to get RSV and pneumonia soon. I'll be due for my second Shingrix shot in October at the earliest and will probably get my flu shot at the same time. Depending on when the next covid shot is available, I'll fit it in around the others one way or another.

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Has anyone had the RSV vaccine? [View all] Rorey Aug 2023 OP

I too am anxiously awaiting the vax - supposed to be here in Oct jmbar2 Aug 2023 #1

I've heard it will be mid September.. whathehell Aug 2023 #3

I'm in Colorado, and also over 65 Rorey Aug 2023 #6

That's good. whathehell Aug 2023 #23

That would be wonderful jmbar2 Aug 2023 #15

Yes it would. whathehell Aug 2023 #22

Yes, it's bad! Rorey Aug 2023 #8

Ask your primary care if he thinks you should get it JohnSJ Aug 2023 #2

I'm sure she'll think it's a good idea Rorey Aug 2023 #5

Just curious jmbar2 Aug 2023 #16

Taking multiple doses of shots and vaccines at the same time is offered appalachiablue Aug 2023 #4

I had three at once last October Rorey Aug 2023 #7

I guess I might have to wait for the flu shot Rorey Aug 2023 #9

Are you do for another pneumonia shot? jimfields33 Aug 2023 #10

Never had it, so I suppose I'm due Rorey Aug 2023 #12

Very true! jimfields33 Aug 2023 #14

I got Rebl2 Aug 2023 #18

I hear the same for shingles. I got my shingles in two sessions. jimfields33 Aug 2023 #20

I am due Rebl2 Aug 2023 #21

I don't Rebl2 Aug 2023 #11

I agree, except that I tend to put things off Rorey Aug 2023 #13

I prefer to get no more than 2 at a time. ShazzieB Aug 2023 #17

That's good logic Rorey Aug 2023 #19

I talked to my pharmasist yesterday and DURHAM D Aug 2023 #24

Let me know if there are side effects if you get yours first Rorey Aug 2023 #25

Advice from Dr. Michael Osterholm, of Univ. of Minnesota CIDRAP Pinback Aug 2023 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Wednesdays Oct 2023 #27

Got the RSV and flu shots same day a couple of weeks ago with no ill effects. Just got the Covid booster two days ago. justhanginon Oct 2023 #28

Thank you for that input Rorey Oct 2023 #29

I've had mine EmmaLee E Oct 2023 #30

Got it along with flu vaccine and only had sore arm, no other side effects wishstar Nov 2023 #31

My wife got hers. I'm getting it next week. ificandream Nov 2023 #32

Sure did bernieb Jan 2024 #33

I had it by itself DavidDvorkin Jan 2024 #34