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Can Flu Shot Cause Shingles

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Dr. Tanusree Biswas MD

how long should flu like symptons last with shingles have had shingles over two months rash ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Tanusree Biswas ( Dermatologist)
Dr.  Chobufo Ditah MD

flu shot and was unsure about the shingles shot. Can I still take the shingles shot after my outbreak? ...I have a light cas of shingles ; started on my hand and I only... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Raju A.T MD

like the flu! Am I getting the pox on shingles? ...My friend has the shingles , I had chicken pox when I was 9 or 10 years old. I had the shingles in ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Raju A.T ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Enrique Molina MD

I had chicken pox when i was 9 or 10 years old. I had shingles in my 30's. My boyfriend has the shingles, i touched his shingles by putting calamine lotion on.? I touched his soars oozing, putting... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Enrique Molina ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Goswami Debopom MD

also have headache & feel like I have flu . Do I have shingles again? I had shingles about 20 years ago ...Hello, I am a 55 year old female with a history of shingles . 5 days ago I felt bumps... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Goswami Debopom ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Kerry Pottinger MD

can the flu shot cause shingles? got the shot 3 weeks ago. at the location of the shot, broke out with sores, swelling and pain 3 days after the shot. Was told by my Dr. it... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kerry Pottinger ( Anesthesiologist)
Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

I was at my doctors office and he recommend that I take the shot for Shingles and the pneumococcal ... shot, I may develop the shingles. Also, the pneumococcal shot for what? Question is... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Rahul Kumar MD

I had a shingles shot in Sept this year,a flu shot in Oct and an itchy body rash that caused scabs ... before? 4 weeks of misery, no more flu shots for me! Marie ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

I am allergic to penicillin. Is the shingles shot contraindicated? I know if contains neomycin. Also, after flu vaccine should you wait to have shingles vaccine. Last question: how long do I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka MD

I went to a doc. I ask for the flu vaccine a the shingles vaccine . I did get the flu vaccine but instead of the shingles vaccine I was given Chicken pot vaccine. I am 69 years old what can... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ( General & Family Physician)