My pcp is recommending I get the shingles vaccine. My neuro approved. My insurance covers it, and I am not an immune suppressant medication so I can get it. i am just undecided. She has been suggesting it for two years and I have been indecisive for two years. I know it is about 50% effective, but the studies also suggest it may reduce the severity of an attack. I hate trying anything new (medication wise) because I have had so many allergic reactions. Yet I have had not problems with the flu vaccine. I put off getting a tetanus booster for years until I had to go the the ER for a cut, and I just had a little soreness. I keep thinking that I should get it now before I move. But...

Who has gotten the vaccine? What was your experience?