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Resource Guide for Shingles

Authors:
  • Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Resource Guide for Shingles

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease

NIAID Office of Communications and Government Relations

5601 Fishers Lane, MSC 9806

Bethesda, MD 20892-9806

866-284-4107

301-496-5717

800-877-8339 (TDD)

https://www.niaid.nih.gov

Look here for information about a variety of allergies, infections, and skin conditions, including shingles. This site provides a lot of information on research studies, including information for people interested in participating in the Shingles Prevention Study.

VZV (Varicella-Zoster Virus) Research Foundation

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National Shingles Foundation

603 West 115 Street

Suite 371

New York, NY 10025 (Mailing address)

590 Madison Ave

21st Floor

Manhattan, NY 10022 (Physical address)

212-222-3390

http://www.vzvfoundation.org

This website has several fact sheets about chicken pox, shingles, and postherpetic neuralgia, as well as a section answering frequently asked questions about these conditions. You can also look up information on current research studies, find out about upcoming conferences and symposia concerning research on varicella-zoster virus, and read a newsletter detailing recent research findings about varicella-zoster and the conditions it causes.

Last Updated:
2023-01-30

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.