Tag Archives: chicken pox

Why is my face drooping on one side?

Posted on September 6, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Bell palsy is an acute, sudden onset of facial nerve paralysis.  This is not due to a stroke (when the brain does not get enough oxygen).    But, emergent care is needed to confirm that this is a palsy and … Continue reading →

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Want to prevent shingles?

Posted on December 10, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

What is shingles?  It is reactivation of latent herpes zoster virus–meaning you’ve had chicken pox in the past and your body holds onto the virus to then let it reactivate.  As we age or as our immune systems becomes weaker, … Continue reading →

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Shingles vaccine rebate!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

The shingles vaccine, Zostavax, can have a pricey out-of-pocket co-pay.  The vaccine maker is offering up to $140 to reimburse the patient for that out-of-pocket payment. If you are older than 60, have had chicken pox, and have NOT been … Continue reading →

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Got an itch? Your doctor should be asking some of the following questions. . .

Posted on August 5, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

If you are itching, there is more to the story.  There are other parts to the history and physical to investigate. Any new cosmetics or creams? They can cause allergic contact dermatitis, hives or even sensitivity to the sun. New … Continue reading →

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Do you need the chicken pox vaccine?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Chicken pox is a hot topic.  What once was a rite of passage has become a much maligned and feared rash.  Should you be vaccinated?  Are you already immune?  Here’s more info. . . Varicella zoster (the chicken pox virus) is … Continue reading →

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Is the shingles vaccine right for me?

Posted on December 10, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you want to avoid a painful rash and long-term nerve pain?  Are you older than 60? The Zostavax vaccine, which decreases the chance of shingles, has been in short supply (and is expected to be through 2011).  Our office … Continue reading →

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shingles aren’t just for houses

Posted on July 5, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Are these chicken pox?   My neighborhood has been in an uproar recently about the contagiousness of chicken pox and shingles.  It is time for a little general knowledge dissemination.   Varicella zoster virus is the culprit.  It is one … Continue reading →

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