Gotta keep up to date with my vaccines.
A few weeks ago, I got another booster of my TBE vaccine.
I also need to get a Shingles shot.
(less) Fun fact, in the past Shingles was also called “helveteseld” in Swedish, it translates to “hell’s fire” in English.
I also need to get a Shingles shot. […] Gotta keep up to date with my vaccines.
For those old enough to need shingles shots (and likely some younger folks as well), check to see if you need a measles booster as well. I don’t know the data for most countries, but in the States, the advice is:
If you were born before 1957, you’re presumed immune (measles was incredibly prevalent).
If you were born after 1957 and vaxxed before 1967, you should get a booster shot (the original vaccine was weaker).
If you were vaxxed between 1967 and 1989, you should consider a booster shot (they thought you only needed one shot but you really needed two).
If you were vaxxed after 1989, you are presumed immune.
OP, that’s fascinating about the Swedish name for shingles! And thank you for protecting your health!
I’m due for my singles booster. My doctor said wait until I can take a few days off. The first knocked me out for a day and she says the second shot is worse.
I haven’t had shingles myself but my mother-in-law got it in December and I can believe the name
Got my tetanus one the other week. Hurts just like I remember as a kid!
On the bright side, it hurts a bit less than tetanus.
Working construction they’ll just give you a booster anytime you come in for an injury and it’s “expired”.
