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How Can severe Shingles Be Treated?
I was at my doctors office and he recommend that I take the shot for Shingles and the pneumococcal I am 64 years old and no one in my family has ever had shingles. I am concerned that if I take the shot, I may develop the shingles. Also, the pneumococcal shot for what? Question is do I really need to have these vaccines. I just received my Flu shot yesterday,
Wed, 5 Dec 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to shingles.
I would recommend using antiviral medication such as Acyclovir.
I would also recommend using Acyclovir cream for local application.
The shot may relieve the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to shingles.
I would recommend using antiviral medication such as Acyclovir.
I would also recommend using Acyclovir cream for local application.
The shot may relieve the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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