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Old 08-19-2020, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post

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.
This bit about the pain is spot on. I had my first shot a couple of days ago, and am just now getting over it. I wish I had seen the part about reducing ache -- I'll try that when I get the second shot in a few months.