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Can I Get Vaccine I Was Diagnosed With Shingles Today?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Mar 2025
Question: I was diagnosed with shingles today. I'm scheduled to get my covid vaccination in 3 days. Can I get the vaccination if I have shingles
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better to wait until shingles lesions are gone .

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I think you should postpone the vaccinations.
I think it would be better to do it when shingles lesions go away.
The body may be in better health situation after shingles lesions are gonna and may be in a better situation to receive covid19 vaccination.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Can I Get Vaccine I Was Diagnosed With Shingles Today?

Brief Answer: Better to wait until shingles lesions are gone . Detailed Answer: Hello, I think you should postpone the vaccinations. I think it would be better to do it when shingles lesions go away. The body may be in better health situation after shingles lesions are gonna and may be in a better situation to receive covid19 vaccination. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.