Should I Get Shingles Shot For Cold Sores On Back?

Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2015

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Wed, 25 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : Should I get a shingles shot if I get cold sores on my back during stress that they tell me are a herpes virus? Does the shingles shot somehow worsen that condition?
Let me know your thoughts.

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Go for it

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and I understand your concern. Shingles are treated with antivirals alone and not vaccines in people less than 50. And these vaccines are approved for ages 50 and above. And only in these age groups it may be accompanied by acyclovir.

As you are 61 so you may take the vaccine with antivirals and not to worry about any thing.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar