Comments for Jim's Random Notes

Comment on Wedding bowls by David Jacobson

David Jacobson — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:13:54 +0000

That bowl looks familiar! 😉 Amazing work Jim.

Comment on Shingles is no fun by jmischel

jmischel — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:03:58 +0000

In reply to Brandon.

I was referring to the shingles vaccine, called Shringrix. That reduces (by up to 90%) the likelihood that you will suffer an attack of shingles. There is another shingles vaccine, called Zostavax, that isn’t as effective and might not even be available in the U.S. anymore.

The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine will reduce the likelihood of contracting chickenpox. It is typically given to children.

Shingles is not unknown in younger people, but it most commonly affects people over 50.

Comment on Shingles is no fun by Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:49:31 +0000

Which vaccine are you referring to here? The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine? Or some shingles-specific vaccine?

My partner recently got shingles as well; she’s 26 and had chickenpox during her toddler years. Her case was mild, but similar to you she was definitely uncomfortable. The doctor gave her some magic pills and recovery went smoothly – I hope your recovery continues smoothly as well.

Comment on Wedding bowls by HKT

HKT — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:32:39 +0000

Wow, that’s a great bowl. Good size and looks great.