Has anyone had the RSV vaccine?

[Rorey]

I want to schedule mine, and see that I can get it along with the flu and pneumonia shots, but I'm a little concerned about side effects. I had RSV almost 2 years ago, and it was pretty bad. I just don't know if I should get them all at the same time.

[jmbar2]

1. I too am anxiously awaiting the vax - supposed to be here in Oct

Last year, I signed up to be a substitute teacher and ended up catching it 4 times! The last time was particularly bad. The main part of my lungs were OK, but it settled into the bronchioles where it's much hard to clear out. I am still coughing weeks later.

School is supposed to start up soon. I'm dreading going back. Will stay masked, but it makes for very long and tiring days.

[whathehell]

3. I've heard it will be mid September..

I hope it's soon, as I'm over 65 and kind of worried.

[Rorey]

6. I'm in Colorado, and also over 65

Walgreens apparently has available for me.

[whathehell]

23. That's good.

Seniors (and infants) seem to be at higher risk for severe symptoms, so I believe we'll be getting priority.

[jmbar2]

15. That would be wonderful

I live in a small town so maybe it takes longer to distribute out here to us.

[whathehell]

22. Yes it would.

You say you're in a small town, but maybe a city within driving distance will get it sooner..You should keep checking.

[Rorey]

8. Yes, it's bad!

In the ER they put in an IV, and I started to think I might live.

[JohnSJ]

2. Ask your primary care if he thinks you should get it

[Rorey]

5. I'm sure she'll think it's a good idea

I went to the ER at my son's insistence when I had it in December 2021. I actually thought that I might not make it through. I rarely get sick, but that was bad. Then a month later I got COVID. I had already had all the COVOD shots I could get at that point, so it wasn't extremely horrible. The RSV was much, much worse.

[jmbar2]

16. Just curious

How did the RSV compare to Covid? What symptoms put you in the hospital?

[appalachiablue]

4. Taking multiple doses of shots and vaccines at the same time is offered

I know at pharmacies, maybe doctors offices too. But I'm old school & don't want to bombard my body all at once if I can help it. But if it works for others that's ok.

[Rorey]

7. I had three at once last October

Shingrix, flu, and my last COVID shot. It wasn't fun, and I think I should have done them one at a time.

[Rorey]

9. I guess I might have to wait for the flu shot

It won't be a year since my last one until October. I'll have to check because the option to schedule it was available online.

[jimfields33]

10. Are you do for another pneumonia shot?

I thought those were every five years. I could be confusing something else, but I’m pretty sure I don’t get the pneumonia shot annually. I do the flu annually. And if we get some sort of annual Covid shot annually, I’ll do that.

[Rorey]

12. Never had it, so I suppose I'm due

[jimfields33]

14. Very true!

[Rebl2]

18. I got

one a few weeks ago-prevnar 20. I think it had been five years. I remember many years ago- more than twenty-when I got my first pneumonia shot my doctor said it would be the only one I would ever need. Then several years later she said the new research suggested otherwise.

[jimfields33]

20. I hear the same for shingles. I got my shingles in two sessions.

I thought they were lifetime, but now I hear 7 years. I’m sure my doctor will say time for shingles shot again when the time come. Of all the vaccines, that’s the one I most prioritize. I never want shingles. I knew too many who have had it and they say it’s hell on earth.

[Rebl2]

21. I am due

for my second shot. Actually went to get it and ended up getting Prevnar because they didn’t have the second shingles dose I needed that day. I guess it is kept in the refrigerator and their refrigerator had gone out over night. Guessing that was a lot of money.

[Rebl2]

11. I don't

like getting more than one vaccine at a time. If there is a reaction, you don’t know which one it is from.

[Rorey]

13. I agree, except that I tend to put things off

I don't think I had much of a reaction from my second Shingrix shot, but I've gotten pretty sick from all of the COVID shots. I just schedule them for when I don't need to do anything, which is most of the time these days.

[ShazzieB]

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

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.

[Rorey]

19. That's good logic

I've only had two flu shots. After the first one, about 4 years ago, my arm hurt for MONTHS! It wasn't debilitating pain, but definitely ached. I reported it as an adverse effect and got a call from someone about it. He suggested that the pharmacist who administered it probably put it in the wrong spot. Whatever the reason, I hesitated to get another flu shot. Last year's shot didn't cause the same issue.

All I know is that I'll do whatever I can to stay healthy. Side effects generally don't last more than a day and a half, and I can handle that. Good luck with all your shots!

[DURHAM D]

24. I talked to my pharmasist yesterday and

they received the RSV vaccine two days ago. Guess I will go ahead and get it.

[Rorey]

25. Let me know if there are side effects if you get yours first

I may wait until next week or the week after. I have to plan my downtime.

[Pinback]

26. Advice from Dr. Michael Osterholm, of Univ. of Minnesota CIDRAP

Note: CIDRAP = Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy

Osterholm is one of the nation’s leading infectious disease experts. I listen to his podcast, The Osterholm Update, every two weeks when the new one comes out. In the most recent episode (Aug. 24), Osterholm advised the following strategy:

1. Get the R.S.V. vaccine as soon as you can.


2. Get the next COVID booster as soon as it’s available.


3. For the flu vaccline, wait until you hear of flu activity in your area, since immunity from the vaccine wanes each month and you don’t want your immunity to “peak” too early.

I’m getting the R.S.V. shot this week. I’ll report any after effects.

Stay healthy!

[justhanginon]

28. 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.

With all of them I had minor soreness in my arm and felt a little off the next day but nothing that affected my normal routine. Both shingle shots had noticeable effects for 2 or 3 days, pneumonia shot had no effect.
Just for the record, I have both COPD and asthma and am 87. Highly recommend the shots, haven't had the flu or even a cold in many years. I do mask in stores or where appropriate.
My best to you.

[Rorey]

29. Thank you for that input

I didn't even get my COVID booster yet, and I'm mad at myself about it. I'm going on a short trip, leaving Sunday, and I wanted to have it a few weeks ago. At this point, I'll just hope for the best. I'll try to get it as soon as I get back.

Some people scoff that I'm so willing to get shot after shot, but I'm going to do whatever I can to get to live a normal life.

[EmmaLee E]

30. I've had mine

And then the COVID booster, going for the FLU soon.
I had no trouble with any of the shots - only side effect was a sore arm.
(I take them one at a time so that I know what causes any side effects.)

Good luck, all

[wishstar]

31. Got it along with flu vaccine and only had sore arm, no other side effects

Moderna Covid that I had several weeks later was much worse side effects

[ificandream]

32. My wife got hers. I'm getting it next week.

She said it made her feel tired for about a day, but otherwise no problems.

[bernieb]

33. Sure did

I got RSV, flu and Covid all at the same time. Three different shots. So did my husband. No side effects.

[DavidDvorkin]

34. I had it by itself

I.e., not at the same time as any other shot. I had a somewhat sore arm for a few hours and felt a bit achy in the joints, etc. the next day, but that went away within about 24 hours.