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What Causes Small Rashes At The Site Of Shingle Shot?

a new dr. gave me a shingle shot. when I explained I get a small rash on one area the size of a quarte maybe twice a year she said its not shingles that it must be herpes. the physican I saw at a walkin many years ago visibly saw it and said it was shingles I am not a multi partner person what gives could she be right without checking any thing,stella derby
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Hi,

Redness, itching, swelling and pain at the area of injection are some of the common side effect post vaccination. The shingles vaccine is made from the live virus. However, the virus is weakened, so it should not make anyone with a healthy immune system sick. People with weakened immune systems can get rashes from the varicella zoster virus in the vaccine. You need to examined in person for further management.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Small Rashes At The Site Of Shingle Shot?

Hi, Redness, itching, swelling and pain at the area of injection are some of the common side effect post vaccination. The shingles vaccine is made from the live virus. However, the virus is weakened, so it should not make anyone with a healthy immune system sick. People with weakened immune systems can get rashes from the varicella zoster virus in the vaccine. You need to examined in person for further management. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician