 [ Symptoms ] is it normal for the shingles vaccine to produce shingles like symptoms  my father received the shingles vaccine and less than 48 hours later is experiencing skin sensitivity below his belly button in a space of skin about six inches across he says the friction of his clothes against the area bothers him when walking and it also hurts to bend forward these issues seem to be reminiscent of shingles symptoms to me   is it possible that the vaccine could be the cause [ Disease ] most helpful answer viruses only last a week but it is possible to get back to back viral infections that seem to last longer one virus mononucleosis can cause a very prolonged sore throat fatigue and white spots on the throat so if this is a possibility your medical provider should order a mono test ebv panel another possibility could be sinusitis where the constant drainage is causing you to have a sore throat it is really up to you how you utilize your financial resources but the only way that you can be properly diagnosed is to be seen by a medical professional that can examine you and order a few diagnostic tests