I got three shots today!

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As I mentioned in a previous point, I had a routine check up today. My blood pressure turned out as usual, something like 128/70, whatever that means. Even with my smoking, my blood oxygen was where it is supposed to be. And my heart and lungs sounded good. And a little mole on my chest that I asked about turned out to be nothing. I found him in my garden, and he was so cute, I put him on my chest and took him to the Dr. But I did find out that I was due for a "shingles " shot, in addition a flu shot, if I so chose. I had also planed to get a Covid booster, if the walk-in clinic was open today. I do very little roofing, and the roof on my cabin is tar paper, so I don't know why they wanted me to get a shingles shot. But I have heard from older friends that the splinters from shingles can be really painful, or something like that. So I went "balls to the wall," or however its most politely said, and got all three shots. I did ask about side effects, and the nurse said something about "no more than a mild flu. Just take some Tylenol." Not what I wanted to hear, but I went for it anyway. As of six hours later, all I feel is a bit of tightness in my shoulders. I showed the older kids my three Band-aids in the afternon, and they were impressed. I told them I did not even cry. I may go to the pool, as it's warm out now, and I was told to keep my arms moving as much as possible. I was also told to stay hydrated, so I bought two bottles of Gatorade and filled a third bottle with water. How was your day? Have you known anyone who has had "shingles"? Were they roofers? Do you think it was worth it to get the shot?