Postherpetic Neuralgia (Cont.)

 
Shingles Vaccine
The second option for preventing postherpetic neuralgia is the shingles vaccine. Not only is the shingles vaccine effective in preventing shingles, it can also decrease the chances of postherpetic neuralgia in those people who do develop shingles despite being vaccinated.
 
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD