Topics About 'Shingles'.

If you have ever cared for a patient with shingles, you probably hope you never have the shingles experience- intense itching and pain. Unfortunately, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 3 people in the United States will be diagn...

Hi everyone, I would really appreciate your input on this health dilemma. I have Crohn's Disease. I am 28 years old. I'm a nursing student in an ABSN program and a nursing aide. I went to the dermatologist yesterday because I was developing a rash ar...

Hi there, I am am RPN in Ontario, and my father has asked me if I can administer his Shingles Vaccine after he picks it up from the pharmacy with a prescription ? Can I do this for my father? Thank you in advance.

One of my teachers has shingles on her lower back, covered. Admin wants to send her home, more as a safety for other staff. I argued that it is covered and contact only, she can stay, but they ultimately make the call. Their concern is moving day in ...

Hello everyone - Quick question for anyone who might have experience with this. We had a staff member diagnosed with shingles. I I have phoned parents of any immunocompromised students, but is it protocol to send a notice out to all staff and/or stud...