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1641 US-231, Crawfordsville, IN 479331641 US-231
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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3.93(7 reviews)
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My place of employment uses API and I also use it as my primary personal care. I went to Brownsburg yesterday to urgent care (because API is not open on weekends) (recommended by my virtual online visit as well) and was REFUSED service. I had already tested positive for Covid a week ago after doing a test at home and had some concerns I felt needed a professional’s input on. So I went to API today and also took my fiancé who was showing signs of Covid. They took us both right in together. All the staff from the front desk to the back of this clinic were amazing. (As Always) Tammy is by all means the BEST with a wonderful personality as are the Doctors who are also so friendly and outgoing. Always listening to what you have to say and will always have you smiling about something while there. Tammy’s recommendations are on spot and her shots in the yang are the healing thang…. Two sick people left there today picked up are prescriptions and are finally on the road to recovery. And both tested negative for Covid. And then there’s down to earth Lindsay Huber who also gets a thumbs up and a 10. We were seen and in and out in less than a hour. GREAT PLACE GREAT SERVICE EXCEPTIONALLY WONDERFUL STAFF.
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501 Lafayette Ave, Crawfordsville, IN 47933501 Lafayette Ave
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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1.0(4 reviews)
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207 S Lebanon St, Lebanon, IN 46052207 S Lebanon St
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, S Lebanon St, Lebanon - 207 S Lebanon St, Lebanon

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21 W Main St, Brownsburg, IN 4611221 W Main St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, W Main St, Brownsburg - 21 W Main St, Brownsburg

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90 E Garner Rd, Brownsburg, IN 4611290 E Garner Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
3.0(0 reviews)
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5492 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Brownsburg, IN 461125492 Ronald Reagan Pkwy
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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7990 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 461237990 E US Hwy 36
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E US Hwy 36, Avon - 7990 E US Hwy 36, Avon

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7975 Rockville Rd, Avon, IN 461237975 Rockville Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Community Clinic at Walgreens, Avon - 7975 Rockville Rd, Avon
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8244 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 461238244 E US Hwy 36
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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1100 Southfield Dr, Plainfield, IN 461681100 Southfield Dr
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
1.0(1 reviews)
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1466 W Oak St, Zionsville, IN 460771466 W Oak St
Open until 1:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
3.0(2 reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in reviews for their friendly staff

Friendly Staff

MinuteClinic® at CVS®, W Oak St, Zionsville - 1466 W Oak St, Zionsville
Just great Thanks to the workers had a great vist

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8450 Northwest Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 462788450 Northwest Blvd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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2.86(18 reviews)
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5604 W 74th St, Indianapolis, IN 462785604 W 74th St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Concentra Urgent Care, Indianapolis Northwest - 5604 W 74th St, Indianapolis
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2320 Cunningham Rd, Indianapolis, IN 462242320 Cunningham Rd
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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1.0(1 reviews)
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Cunningham Rd, Indianapolis - 2320 Cunningham Rd, Indianapolis

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7301 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, IN 462687301 Georgetown Rd
Open until11:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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Gate, Indianapolis, IN 46268Gate
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tue12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Wed12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Thu12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Fri12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sat12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sun12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4.71(14 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

Short Wait Time

THE BEST IMMIGRATION CLINIC AND IMMIGRATION DOCTOR I had a great experince we went there for Immigration physical Our attorney had refer us there, our attorney had very good things to say about this clinic , he said they charges are lower then other clinic in indiana ,we were getting late for our physical ,we had only two week left to finish the processes ,i was worried about this , We called international family clinic and requested the staff if we can be seen quickly and we explained the satiation that we are getting late,staff were very nice , they said we will let you know the next day how quickly and they called us the next day asked us come in two day and Dr kahn will see us , we went to see Dr khan,all time we spend there was 1 1/2 hour , my wife and my self had physical and blood drawn , Dr Khan was very well informed , know what he was doing and had a very good bedside manner ,his staff was very good , it took one week and 5 days Dr khan and his staff finish all paper work and gave us sealed paperwork , which I gave it to my Attorney , I was amazed that two month we have our green card , I want to thank Dr Kahn his staff for their great work , I am also thankful to our Attorney that he send us to this good clinic , I will give this doctor and clinic above FIVE STARS ******* Steven Z
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10801 N Michigan Rd, Zionsville, IN 4607710801 N Michigan Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
3.18(11 reviews)
I had chest and head congestion and yellow mucus medication giving did not help called and told them they said come back i still was not giving a chest X-ray as i was told i needed by them on the first visit nor did i receive any antibiotics was sent next door for Xrays the girl there was rude and condescending and racist horrible will never go back again that facility needs to be closed for staff training
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3806 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 462683806 W 86th St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tue12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Wed12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Thu12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Fri12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sat12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sun12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4.89(9 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

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I have been an opioid addict for years and have been under severe withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Khan and team helped me get out it through their Suboxone treatment program. It was not easy but they guided me through it. Thanks Dr. Khan I will be obliged for life.
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3545 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 462683545 W 86th St
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 3545 W 86th St, Indianapolis
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7911 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 462687911 N Michigan Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
4.13(8 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

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I want to say as usual that everything about my most recent visit for possible covid 19 check v was very good! As a long term client, occupational care partner, and user of physician services you have my loyalty! Thanks to all the dedicated staff!
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1011 N Main St, Speedway, IN 462241011 N Main St
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
2.1(15 reviews)
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5940 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 462415940 Decatur Blvd
Open until11:59 pm
  • Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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3.0(6 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care, Airport Indianapolis Southwest - 5940 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis
When I First Walked Into This Clinic...I Knew It Was Going To Be A Positive Experience... You Can Feel The Positive Energy In This Clinic. Lesley, Julia, Lexi, Taylor & Noemi & The Rest Of The Staff Here At THIS LOCATION Are Very Positive, Polite & Professional. 😁😎✌️ TYVM. Y’all Made My Friday Morning. 😁 The Only Thing That I Felt Was Rude & Disrespectful...Was 3 Other Clients...Of Mexican Origin Hollering Back & Forth Across The Clinic Speaking In Spanish...As If They Were Outside In A Field Somewhere. 🙄.
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523 IN-67, Mooresville, IN 46158523 IN-67
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, S State Road 67, Mooresville - 523 IN-67, Mooresville

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7411 Heathrow Way, Indianapolis, IN 462417411 Heathrow Way
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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1205 Hadley Rd, Mooresville, IN 461581205 Hadley Rd
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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13090 Pettigru Dr, Carmel, IN 4603213090 Pettigru Dr
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Pettigru Dr, Carmel - 13090 Pettigru Dr, Carmel

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1375 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 462601375 W 86th St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, W 86th St, Indianapolis - 1375 W 86th St, Indianapolis

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1 Walter Scholer Dr, Lafayette, IN 479091 Walter Scholer Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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3455 Mann Rd, Indianapolis, IN 462213455 Mann Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 3455 Mann Rd, Indianapolis
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115 Fields Ave, Mooresville, IN 46158115 Fields Ave
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Walgreens Healthcare Clinic - 115 Fields Ave, Mooresville
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11911 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 4603211911 N Meridian St
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
2.0(13 reviews)
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5900 N Miami Gardens St, Miami Gardens, IN 478345900 N Miami Gardens St
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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860 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240860 E 86th St
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
3.44(32 reviews)
Intake was quick and friendly, nursing staff was professional. Very patient focused.
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Shingles Vaccine FAQs

  • Where can I get a shingles vaccine in Ladoga?

    In general, shingles vaccines will be available at Ladoga-area urgent care centers, retail clinics, primary care doctor offices and local pharmacies. While walk-in appointments are typically available, booking a visit online will reduce your wait time and ensure you protect yourself from shingles faster.

  • How can I book a shingles vaccine in Ladoga?

    Regardless of the kind of vaccination you are seeking, Solv can help you book an appointment. Simply search for Ladoga-area doctors, find a provider, and book the most convenient time for you. Be sure to include “shingles vaccine” or “vaccine consultation” as your reason for visit, and bring any relevant travel plans and previous immunization records.

  • Can I make a same-day appointment for a shingles vaccine in Ladoga?

    Same-day and next-day appointments for shingles vaccines or consultations can easily be booked directly through Solv. Simply search for Ladoga-area doctors, find a provider, and book an appointment as soon as today.

  • How do I find the top-rated vaccination specialists in Ladoga?

    Solv gathers reviews, ratings, and other data on Ladoga-area vaccination specialists to ensure the clinics provided meet our standards. Search for a shingles vaccine provider, see what previous patients think, and book an appointment with a top-rated doctor today!

  • Who should get a shingles vaccine?

    You should get the shingles vaccine if you are at high risk for getting it or if you are experiencing symptoms. It is recommended that individuals 60 and older get the shingles vaccine, as this is when the risk of contraction is high. Even if you have previously contracted shingles, you should get the vaccine to prevent or mitigate future cases. The shingles vaccine is not recommended by the CDC for anyone younger than 60 because it has not yet been thoroughly studied in those age groups.

  • How much does a shingles vaccine cost in Ladoga?

    Without insurance, a shingles vaccine and the consultation generally preceding it can cost anywhere from $200 to $250.

  • Is a shingles vaccine covered by my insurance?

    All Medicare part D and most private health insurance plans cover the shingles vaccine. Typically, you will have to cover a co-payment for the consultation and, in some cases, the vaccine itself.

  • How well does the shingles vaccine work?

    The shingles vaccine, according to the CDC, is 97 percent effective in preventing shingles in people aged 50 to 69 who have a strong immune system, and 91 percent effective in people aged 70 and up who have a weak immune system. It goes on to claim that in people with weakened immune systems, the shingles vaccine is 68 percent to 91 percent effective in preventing shingles. According to the CDC, the Shingrix vaccine is 91 percent effective in preventing long-term nerve damage from shingles in people 50 years and older, and 89 percent effective in adults 70 years and older.

  • How often do you need to get the shingles vaccine?

    The CDC recommends that people over 50 receive just two doses of the shingles vaccination, separated by two to six months. Adults aged 19 and above with a weakened immune system should have a second dose of the shingles vaccine one to two months after the first.

  • How long after the shingles vaccine are you contagious?

    According to the CDC, shingles is a contagious virus that only infects those who have already had chickenpox. The CDC recommends getting the shingles vaccination even if you've already had chickenpox.

Ladoga Shingles Vaccine

The shingles vaccine can help reduce your risk of getting shingles and related complications, such as long-term nerve discomfort. Knowing more about this vaccine and what it can do for you and your family will help you make better health decisions for yourself and your family.

About the shingles

Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. According to the National Library of Medicine, the varicella-zoster virus is the same virus that causes chickenpox (NLM).

Your body goes into dormancy once you've experienced chickenpox. According to the National Library of Medicine, the chickenpox virus can reactivate and produce shingles if it does so several years later.

According to the National Library of Medicine, people over 60 who had chickenpox before the age of 12 months are most likely to develop shingles. You may be more susceptible to shingles if your immune system has been weakened by illness or medicines.

Shingles Symptoms

According to the National Library of Medicine, the main symptom of shingles is a painful skin rash that starts on the spine and wraps around to the front of the chest or abdomen. Some people may develop rashes around their eyes, lips, and ears, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Before rashes appear, pain, tingling, and burning on one side of the body are common symptoms, according to the National Library of Medicine. Following these feelings, red skin patches and little blisters appear, which rupture open to form small, dry, crusty sores. Shingles sores usually heal in two to three weeks with no scarring.

According to the National Library of Medicine, other shingles symptoms include:

  • Fever and chills
  • Headache
  • Malaise
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Drooping eyelid
  • Hearing loss
  • Vision problems
  • Taste problems

How to contract the shingles

The varicella-zoster virus reactivates in your body after you've had chickenpox, resulting in shingles. According to the CDC, you cannot receive shingles from someone else who has it. Chickenpox can, however, be contracted from someone who has shingles, increasing your chances of developing shingles later.

According to the National Library of Medicine, no one knows why the varicella-zoster virus suddenly becomes active again years later. According to the findings, many people who had mild cases of chickenpox are unaware they even had the virus in the first place.

What vaccines can help prevent shingles?

Two doses of the Shingrix shingles vaccination can prevent shingles. The Shingrix vaccine, according to the CDC, can also reduce your risk of shingles complications. According to the business, this shingles shot, which is given in the upper arm, is more than 90% effective in preventing shingles in people 50 and older with a good immune system.

Should I get the shingles vaccine?

The CDC recommends shingles immunization for adults aged 50 and up, as well as those aged 19 and up, who have compromised immune systems as a result of disease or pharmaceutical therapy. It also recommends having the shingles vaccination if you've had shingles and/or chickenpox in the past, as well as if you've had another shingles vaccine called Zostavax, which is no longer available in the United States.

What are the side effects?

The shingles vaccine, according to the CDC, can induce temporary side effects that make it difficult to accomplish ordinary tasks for two to three days.

The following are some of the possible shingles vaccine side effects:

  • Sore arm with mild to moderate pain
  • Redness and swelling at the injection site
  • Tiredness
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Fever and chills
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea

According to the CDC, side effects are more common in younger people, and you may have a reaction to the shingles injection after both doses. It is recommended that you take over-the-counter pain medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen if you experience side effects after getting the shingles vaccine.

According to the CDC, another possible side effect of the shingles vaccine is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare but dangerous illness in which your immune system targets the peripheral neurological system, which controls the nerves in your brain and spinal cord, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Can I get a shingles vaccine if I’m younger than 50?

According to the CDC, you should only get the shingles vaccine if you are at least 19 years old and have a weakened immune system due to disease or medications used to treat a disease if you are under 50 years old and have a weakened immune system due to disease or medications used to treat a disease. Consult your health-care professional if you have any concerns.

Will Medicare or my health insurance pay for a shingles vaccine?

The shingles vaccine is covered by most Medicare prescription drug plans, such as Part D, but not by Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) or Medicare Part B, according to Medicare.gov (Medical Insurance). Your health insurance plan may or may not cover the shingles vaccine, depending on the type of policy you have. To see if the shingles vaccine is covered under your plan, contact Medicare or your health insurance provider.

Sources

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  1. Shingles (February 4, 2022)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000858.htm
  2. Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Transmission (July 1, 2019)
    https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/about/transmission.html
  3. What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix) (January 24, 2022)
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html
  4. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (November 26, 2021)
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