Originally Posted by
Colnago Mixte
I think I'm gonna eschew the vaccine, and try to concentrate on keeping my immune system strong. And avoid doctors with their syringes full of magical potions.
I like having that option open to me in a free country …
Based on my own vicarious experiences (my daughter, and over 25 years as a hospital RN), I've seen shingles as one of the most miserable diseases anyone can suffer. Treatment is entirely symptomatic, and seldom completely effective. I'll take the vaccine any day.