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Old 09-02-2020, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Firedup6975 View Post
I’m on a medication called Acyclivir since I had Leukemia that is taken so I do not get shingles.
Acyclovir is an anti-viral med. It does not prevent shingles, but can lessen the chances of post-herpetic neuralgia (permanent damage to the nerve, permanent pain).