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Shingles Vaccine and Treatment Options

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 Pharmacist  discusses Shingles Vaccine and Treatment Options

 Pharmacist  discusses Shingles Vaccine and Treatment Options

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Featuring Dr. Alan Low, BSc.(Pharm.), Pharm. D., FCSHP, Pharmacist Shingles Vaccine and Treatment Options Duration: 2 minutes, 10 seconds

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Presenter: Dr. Alan Low, Pharmacist, Vancouver, BC

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Shingles Video Quiz ( 42 participated.)

Do you know how to protect yourself against Shingles?

Questions
 
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False
1

Shingles can result in a painful and sometimes debilitating condition callled post herpetic neuralgia.

2

There is a vaccine currently available to help prevent shingles from occuring.

3

The vaccine is indicated for anyone over the age of 40.

Explanation:

The vaccine is indicated for anyone over the age of 50.

4

After age 50, the risks of getting shingles goes up drastically.

5

Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful outbreak of blisters or sores on the body.

Action Plan - The Treatment and Prevention of Shingles

Action Plan - The Treatment and Prevention of Shingles ( 339 engaged.)

Open and print the educational action plan for conversation with your Healthcare provider.

Action Plan - The Treatment and Prevention of Shingles

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