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When Should Shingles Vaccination Be Taken?
Hello. I m 80 years old and never got a shingles vaccine. I developed shingles in the eye at the end of September , luckily without any discoloration, marring or loss of vision. I still have an awful lot of pain in the nerve from my scalp to the tip of my nose and topical lidocaine/prilocaine helps slightly. Is it save to get a vaccine now, even w/existing pain and itching? My not having gotten the vaccine was due to a serious oversight.
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Hi,
As you developed the lesion, no need to take the vaccines.
As of now, you can consult a physician and start medication to manage pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
As you developed the lesion, no need to take the vaccines.
As of now, you can consult a physician and start medication to manage pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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