Painless injection. No affects after several hours after the injection. Published: September 24, 2007 ::

On 2/10/08 I received the Zostavax shot. On 2/14/08 I had a large burning rash on my back. I immediately went to the Doctor who diagnosed my condition as "Shingles" obviously caused by the vaccine! Merck does NOT tell the doctors or patients that is is possible (I'm the proof) to get Shingles from their vaccine. My Doctor has prescribed Valtrex for 7 days to attenuate this virus. Now I'm ill, out two visits to the doctor, plus $180 for the Zostavax, and the cost of Valtrex (which costs $10/pill). I notified Merck's "Adverse Experience" hotline @ 800-444-2080 and told them of my experience. They told me that they never saw this occur (I don't believe them). I requested that they notify all doctors and include in all their advertising that it is possible to get Shingles (even if it is a small chance) from their vaccine. I also asked them to cover my expenses. Their comment back to me is: "do you want me to transfer you to our legal department?). Do not take this drug unless you want to gamble with your health! Published: February 19, 2008 ::

One day after having the vaccine, my knees swelled and hurt very badly. I had a double knee replacement about 5 years ago. I have seen my doctor's and they haven't had many answers for me, I am know taking Benedryl and Perks for the pain. The do beleive it is a allergic reaction from the vaccine but there isn't much to do about it. Eventually it will go away. Published: December 07, 2007 ::

Had the shot in December 2007 it is now Feb. 2008 and I am getting a rash on my back but not bad yet if it is shingles I will be calling my doctor soon if it persists Published: February 04, 2008 ::

I had the vaccine 4/23/08. By the evening of 4/24/08 I had a rash on my back and stomach. Also, in places like under the band of my bra, I have extreme redness that feels like a sunburn. This redness is also between the cheeks of my buttocks. I contacted my doctor and she just has me taking Benadryl pills and using Benadryl cream for the itching. My husband took the vaccine the same day and has had none of these symptons. Published: April 27, 2008 ::

I've had shingles 4 times since 1988- two severe cases and two mild cases. Since taking the vaccine 2 yrs ago- no shingles! Published: October 24, 2008 ::

I was given Zostavax 24 hrs. ago and all is well so far.No rash,no swelling like some have reported. Rich N. Mass. Published: April 23, 2008 ::

I rcvd. Zostavax 11/12/08. The site was very soure within a couple of hours. Within a few days I had fever-like blisters on my lips. The skin on the roof of my mouth blistered and pealed. My tounge ws very tended. I had and acid-like taste in my mouth and my esophagas seemed to be tender and produced phlegm. The sourness in my arm continueed for 2-3 weeks. I became short of breath and went to ER early one morning with a pain in my right side. Tried to tell ER it was a reaction but they checked my heart and discharged me. Went to family Dr. just as a follow-up; could not do much but agree to REACTION. Symptems are becoming less. Fell like I will recover but still soure mouth, toungue and esophagas. Could be something other than vaccine but I'll bet 10:1 its a reaction. Published: December 18, 2008 ::

We've always joked that God wired me wrong! My body always does the opposite of what the medication is suppose to do!! I took a chance & had the injection on 1/16/09. Never felt the injection & the only time the area was tender was when I slept on that side & that only lasted a few days. NO PROBLEMS & NO SIDE-EFFECTS! Would highly recommend it! Published: January 26, 2009 ::