I think it's an odds game - I personally have only ever had a flu vaccine one time and got sick from it - and except for the tumor in my tongue - I haven't really been sick. I'd feel a cold come on but then it would stop after a day or two and before it moved into my chest. My daughter and husband get colds a lot - I rarely catch them - so I personally would not take either. But if you know you are suscepticpble you need to ask yourself what will be worse - the fallout from the vaccine, or the shingles - and what is the chance you're going to catch shingles if you don't. Do you work with a lot of people ( the public) have a lot of people around you? Go out all the time? If there's a good chance you'll be exposed to the virus then do it - if it's unlikely then don't. Sorry not very helpful.... Sorry you have to move too. Hope you find a great place you're happy in.