Island Drug Podcast

Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful rash that usually occurs on one side of the body or face. Itching, burning and/or tingling in the area of the rash are common early signs of shingles. The rash can take two to four weeks to heal and, although, the pain lessens as it heals, some people have pain that lasts for months or even years. There is now a vaccine to prevent shingles, Zostavax. Download the accompanying text here: http://islanddrug.com/podcasts/Zostavax.pdf