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Fact sheet: Shingles (herpes zoster)
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Got It, Hide this- Website: Public Health Agency of Canada (aging & seniors)
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Shingles can cause pain and rash for months. It can be treated with antiviral medication or prevented by getting the vaccine. Avoid scratching the rash as this can cause a second infection.
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chicken pox, itchy, blisters, herpes zoster, rash, varicella vaccine
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Rated on: 7/15/2015 10:22:12 AM
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