Shingles (Zostavax) Vaccine At PharmaHealth PharmacyPharmaHealth Pharmacies are now providing the Shingles (Zostavax) Vaccine to our patients. Clinics will be held twice monthly, alternating between our two New Bedford locations. |
 |
|
(South) 458 Dartmouth St. |
*First Tuesday 10 AM – 2 PM |
|
(North) 2206 Acushnet Ave.
|
*Third Thursday 2 PM – 6 PM |
|
**Please see the below schedule for dates and times** |
||
Make Your Appointment Today!
Our apologies for any inconvenience. Several upcoming Shingles Vaccine clinics have been cancelled due to manufacturer (Merck) backorder. We are scheduled to receive additional vaccines in July 2010. Please check back for availability. To be notified when the shingles vaccine becomes available, please send your name and phone number to info@pharmahealthpharmacy.com or call 508-998-8000 Ext. 3028.
You may still contact our North End or South End Locations to check on your coverage and co-pay.
The Shingles Vaccine requires a prescription from your Doctor. Have him/her fax the prescription over to us before your appointment.
If you’re over 65 and enrolled in Medicare Part D, your Shingles Vaccine may have little to no co-pay when filled at PharmaHealth Pharmacy
Shingles Vaccine Clinic Schedule for 2010:
Shingles (Zostavax) Vaccine Clinics |
||
Month |
(South) 458 Dartmouth St. |
(North) 2206 Acushnet Ave. |
|
1st. Tues. 10am – 2pm |
3rd Thurs. 2pm – 6pm |
January |
----- |
January 21st |
February |
February 2nd |
February 18th |
March |
March 2nd |
March 18th |
April |
April 6th |
April 22nd* |
May |
May 4th |
Cancelled due to manufacturer backorder |
June |
Cancelled due to manufacturer backorder |
Cancelled due to manufacturer backorder |
What are Shingles?
Shingles are a painful, blistering rash. They are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once you have had chickenpox, the virus stays in your body and can resurface as Shingles. The Shingles rash usually lasts up to 30 days, and for the most part the pain lessens as the rash heals. Some people who develop Shingles experience long-term pain that can last for months or even years.
It is recommended that all adults over 60 receive a Shingles Vaccine.
What are the Symptoms?
Shingles are marked by a painful, blistering rash that can appear anywhere on the body, though it will generally only occur on one side of your body.
Before the rash develops, you may feel burning, itching or tingling in the area where the rash will form
1 - 3 days after the pain starts a rash with raised, red bumps and blisters forms on the skin. They will become puss-filled, then form scabs by 10-12 days. The rash is also associated with sever pain, which can vary in intensity from a burning, throbbing, shooting, or stabbing pain.
Complications can occur from Shingles, including:
- Scarring of your skin
- Bacterial skin infections
- Paralysis of one side of your face
- Decrease or loss of vision or hearing
- Muscle weakness
- Allodynia – pain from a source that wouldn’t normally cause pain, such as a light breeze over the skin or the feeling of clothing on the skin
- Long-term nerve pain – as you get older, this risk my increase
What are My Chances of Getting Shingles?
There are an estimated 1 million cases of Shingles every year in the United States. People over the age of 60 account for more than have of those cases.
- Anyone who’s had chickenpox is at risk for developing Shingles. 9 out of 10 adults in the United States are at risk
- Increasing age increases your risk
- People with weakened immune systems caused by cancer and certain drugs are of higher risk
Call your doctor or health care provider immediately if you think you may have Shingles. If possible, treatment should begin within 72 hours for the best treatment.
For more information: on the Shingles (Zostavax) Vaccine, please visit the Zostavax website HERE or for more information on the Shingles disease, visit emedicinehealth.com HERE or ShinglesTips.com HERE.
