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I had my flu shot 13 days ago. I had the first signs of shingles 2 days ago. I am also pregnant and suspect that my weakened immune system contributed to my development of shingles. I have had shingles one other time (2 1/2 years ago) when I was traveling excessively and not getting my much needed rest. Having said all this, it is very possible that there is some unknown connection between the flu shot and developing shingles, however, I have had the flu shot ever year for 8 of the past 9 years. That one year I missed getting the shot, I did get the flu and missed 2 weeks of work and was TERRIBLY ill. I will continue to get the flu shot as the benefit outweighs the risk. I am anxiously awaiting the H1N1 vaccine as I have several students (I teach high school) who have been diagnosed with the virus. It is not anything I'd like to play with. People need to remember that, while your body IS your own, it can also directly or indirectly affect the way my body functions...and for this reason, I am grateful for the flu vaccines