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Dec 2024
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Shingles Podcast

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In this podcast, Dr Emma Nash speaks to Dr Laura Patterson about the complications of shingles. Laura tells us about the most common short and long term complications, and also the serious consequences that we need to be vigilant for. The highest risk groups for complications are described, along with the steps we can take to try to prevent them from occurring. 

This podcast was initiated and funded by GSK, and the content developed by RCGP. GSK have had no input into the content other than to review for compliance purposes.


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