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Old 01-10-2012, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by chachacha View Post
Best thing is to have valtrex on hand in case you ever get another breakout to take immediately while waiting for doctor.
I agree. Time is critical in recognizing the symptoms and getting treatment. The first time I got shingles, I went to the doctor within 5 hours. He said if I'd waited, it would have been severe and I would have had a lot of pain and damage. I kept Valtrex on hand and treated myself immediately for the second outbreak.

Question. Shingles shots seem to be offered at a lot of places, including drugstores? Does the cost vary or it it pretty consistent?
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