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Shingles vaccine : what you need to know
  • Published Date:
    10/6/2009
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF - 343.61 KB]


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  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Series:
    Vaccine information statement
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    1. What is shingles? -- 2. Shingles vaccine -- 3. Some people should not get shingles vaccine or should wait -- 4. What are the risks from shingles vaccine? -- 5. What if there is a serious reaction? -- 6. How can I learn more?

    Shingles is a painful skin rash, often with blisters. It is also called Herpes Zoster, or just Zoster.

    A shingles rash usually appears on one side of the face or body and lasts from 2 to 4 weeks. Its main symptom is pain, which can be quite severe. Other symptoms of shingles can include fever, headache, chills and upset stomach. Very rarely, a shingles infection can lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis) or death.

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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