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A member asked:

Can the shingles vacine prevent bells palsy?

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Dr. Theodore Spinks answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

No: The varicella vaccine can prevent chicken pox/shingles infection, but is not a deterrent for bell's palsy.

Dr Eitner and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/20/2013

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