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It's been about 9 days since shingles began? thought they were a bug bite. can i fly now, dr gave me keflex& otc antihistamine. not big rash!

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

As a passenger, yes: not as a pilot though, enjoy your flight

Dr David agreed

Answered 7/23/2015

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