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Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Shingles
- Is medication indicated to treat the outbreak of shingles?
- What treatments are available to help control pain and other symptoms of shingles?
- How should the skin be cared for during the acute outbreak of shingles?
- What new symptoms should be reported to you?
- What precautions should be taken to avoid infecting others?
- Is vaccination recommended for me or any of my family members?
- What resources are available for education and support?
- Are there any clinical trials in which I might wish to participate?
