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Shingles
Virtual visit

Shingles

Get expert care for your Shingles by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Shingles visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your shingles visit

Shingles treatment works best when started early. This visit confirms the diagnosis and gets antivirals started before the window closes.

You have a painful, burning, or tingling rash on one side of your body or face

The rash appeared in a band or stripe pattern

Pain or tingling started before any rash appeared

You're 50 or older and haven't received the Shingrix vaccine

You want to know whether antiviral treatment is still effective at this stage

You're concerned about the risk of nerve pain that can persist after shingles

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

Emerald

“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

Kaylee

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience with General Medicine! They are fast, responsive, kind and knowledgeable. It is much easier, more affordable and faster.”

Nika

Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes shingles and who is at risk?

Shingles is caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox — which lies dormant in nerve tissue after the initial infection. Reactivation is triggered by declining immunity — from aging, stress, illness, or immunosuppression. Anyone who has had chickenpox is at risk.

Is shingles contagious?

Shingles itself is not airborne-contagious. However, direct contact with active, fluid-filled blisters can transmit the varicella-zoster virus to people who have never had chickenpox or been vaccinated — causing chickenpox in them, not shingles. Covering the rash until blisters crust over prevents transmission.

What is postherpetic neuralgia and how common is it?

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is persistent nerve pain that continues after the rash resolves — lasting months to years in some patients. It's the most serious complication of shingles, occurring in approximately 10–15% of cases overall and more commonly in older adults. Early antiviral treatment reduces its risk.

Should I get the shingles vaccine?

Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) is recommended for all adults 50 and older — including those who have had shingles previously or received the older Zostavax vaccine. It is approximately 90% effective at preventing shingles and significantly reduces PHN risk even in breakthrough cases.

What side effects are associated with shingles treatments?

Antivirals (valacyclovir, famciclovir) are generally very well tolerated — nausea and headache are the most common effects. Corticosteroids, sometimes added for severe cases, carry standard short-course side effects. Shingrix vaccination commonly causes injection site soreness, fatigue, and myalgia for 1–3 days — reflecting a robust immune response. Shingles visit What to expect from a Shingles visit
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