Shingles

What is Shingles? (Herpes Zoster)

A painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus.

HSE Information on Shingles:

Common Symptoms

• Pain or tingling

• Red rash

• Blisters

Who is this Service not suitable for

• There is a rash on the face or eyes

• You are experiencing severe pain

• If you are pregnant

If you are systemically unwell or have signs and symptoms of sepsis, please seek urgent medical attention from your doctor or Emergency Department. For more information, please see the HSE A-Z information on Sepsis – Symptoms.

How to avail of this Service at Morgan’s Medical Hall:

For the pharmacist to assess your suitability for treatment under the Common Conditions Service, we will require you to provide us with some further information. Please click HERE to fill out a quick questionnaire.

Once you have submitted the questionnaire, please let us know that you have done so – either by calling us on 059-9151313 or by sending us a note via Whatsapp on 089-9834610 ( in which case a member of our team will call you back). As a result of the information provided by you, the pharmacist may arrange for a consultation with you at the pharmacy, offer advice or refer you to another appropriate healthcare professional if the Common Conditions Service is not suitable for you.