Sunday, 8 January 2012

Is the shingles vaccine helpful in preventing post herpetic neuralgia?


Today, there is a vaccine that can help prevent shingles in older people who have had chicken pox. The shingles vaccine unfortunately does not guarantee that you will not get shingles. However, this live vaccine can decrease the intensity and course of post herpetic neuralgia. The shingles vaccine is only used for prevention and does not help individuals who have the acute rash.

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