Has any one heard of or had any esperince with the new vaccine for prevention of shingles? I have info only from the drug company.

I haven't heard about the vaccine. But my fiancee had shingles a few months ago. It was awful. He was in so much pain and his Dr. didn't even prescribe any pain med. I was furious. When he came back home I called that Dr. and reminded him of what shingles were and how painful they were. I might have been out of line but that is my family and that Dr.'s patient. Patient advocacy! My fiancee couldn't believe I did that.

I developed shingles on my face, neck and half my chest about 4 weeks ago. They are the most painful thing ever. I had no idea patients suffered so much with this. Pain meds are a must. I went into a depression that lasted 2 weeks. It was just a horrible experience. I must say though, vaccines scare me a little. But shingles are AWEFUL!!