[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

CDC says new shingles vaccine is much more effective for older people. (read this)

I wonder if we called Publix and see if we can wait in the car in the parking lot until it is our turn to get the shot?

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

At Publix the line to get to the pharmacy counter is marked by big green Publix dots on the floor, in 6-foot increments. Only one person at the counter at a time. Once you're processed through the very brief paperwork, you're asked to sit to the side in an area designated for that. There are only two chairs there, each facing a different direction, several feet apart (theory: if you're facing the opposite direction NEXT to the other person, it's very unlikely that germs can transmit from one to the other even if it's less than 6 feet away, since you're not breathing toward them at all).

Keep in mind though - just as an FYI: the Shingrix shot hurts a little going in - might or might hurt for the next hour - but that night it'll be VERY sore. Your entire arm. The first night is the worst. The second day is tolerable, the second night is still sore but 100% bearable. The third day you're usually fine again.

Once you get the shot, raise and lower your arm, shrug your shoulder, flex your fingers on that arm continually for the next hour. That'll reduce the ache.