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Is Shingles Vaccination Safe While On Diclofenac Gel And Cortisone And Novacaine Injections?
Taking diclonefac gel on wrist and elbow. Will have SI joint block shots in 6 days from today. Q: Is it safe to receive shingles vaccine today or tomorrow despite current use of gel (anti inflammatory) and upcoming joint block shots (cortisone and novacaine)?
Fri, 9 Nov 2018
Hello,
You can safely take shingle vaccine while on Diclofenac gel or Novocaine injection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
You can safely take shingle vaccine while on Diclofenac gel or Novocaine injection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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