Pneumonia and shingles jabs- anyone had?

I have had both of these jabs but not at the same time. No after effects with either of them. I can understand your concern though and think you should discuss this with your surgery. I would imagine that this combination has been given the go ahead but it doesn’t hurt to ask before you make your decision.

When I went for the flu jab last year the doctor said, "Ah yes, you're due for the pneumonia one too" and gave me it in the other arm. The flu jab ached for a few days, as normal. The pneumonia jab...no problems. I think our surgery just fit the pneumonia jab in around other things when they've got us there in person.

I was a bit worried about having a flu and covid jab at the same time last year but went ahead with it with no ill effects. To be honest these days I take every vaccination I can have! It’s really important to have the shingles and pneumonia jabs, especially as they only need doing once. Always an idea to check up on tetanus jab status, too. I did feel very tired one year after having my flu jab and the pharmacist said she was the same ( as was my partner) so always an idea to have a clear week afterwards to rest up if you do feel tired.

If you don't want it don't have it. I'm older than you and won't get offered shingles for a few more years, I'd rather like it now.

I've had both but not at the same time.
No problems with the Pneumonia jab at all, but not well for about 5 days after the 1st Shingles jab.

I had both at the same time last year with no problem

Had both at the same time arms a bit sore for a day but otherwise no probs.

I've had both, not at same time, no side effects whatsoever. Seeing a friend with shingles years ago, spurred me on.

Had both at the same time. No ill effects.

Had both, think at the same time. No problems . Different arms,

I had both together - same arm because I decided that I'd like one working arm if there was any reaction. There wasn't 🙂

I don’t think I’ve had pneumonia, certainly had a shingles jab though. (And shingles, previously!)

I would never have 2 on the same day any more - a friend once ended up with a very painful, virtually unusable arm for several days.
IIRC dh has had both together with no ill effects, though.

As we age it ps probably sensible to have the pneumonia jab.
My dd has had pneumonia twice and my dh once. We have all had the injection. It lasts either 10 years or forever, not sure which but it’s worth having.

I had both together some years ago, no problems .

Hello again, OP here.
Thanks for your replies- I decided to phone the surgery shortly after posting and explained I was concerned about having both jabs in case of possible side effects as we’re due to be going away on Sunday for a few days.
Receptionist was very helpful said not a problem and suggested moving the shingles jab to a date after I got back, and during this new appointment discuss with the nurse whether to have the pneumonia jab at the same time or book in for a separate one.
Thanks again for your helpful responses.

I had both together last year. Was absolutely fine.

I had both at different times in combination with the Flu jab, I don’t remember any side effects.

The shingles jab is a ‘live’ vaccine, so maybe not suitable for everyone. I had to rearrange to a ‘Shingrix’ non live vaccine because of my suppressed immune system.

Sounds like a sensible outcome there mamma.

I’ve had the pneumonia jab - no side effects at all👍

I’m not eligible for the shingles jab for another 18 months - I fall into that funny age category under the new guidelines, so have to wait until I’m 70. It’ll come round quick enough🙈

In Scotland the live vaccine is no longer administeted. Everyone gets two doses of Shingrix.
I am immunocompromised and did feel awful for days, but that is not unusual for me after receiving vaccinations.
Better that, than catching shingles.

I'm glad that a solution has been found, mamma. You don't want pneumonia or shingles.

I had the pneumonia and shingles jabs at the same time. No problems to report.

Daddima

The shingles jab is a ‘live’ vaccine, so maybe not suitable for everyone. I had to rearrange to a ‘Shingrix’ non live vaccine because of my suppressed immune system.

The live vaccine has not been used (NHS England and Scotland) since 2023

The only reaction I ever get is from the flu jab, and then not every time.