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A "411" on Shingles

Spencer Road Library, Multi-Purpose

Room, 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters

6:30 p.m., Wednesday

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Linda Therkildsen, DO, family

medicine, BJC Medical Group

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We’ve all heard about Shingles, a painful

condition that generally affects older adults and

persons with weak immune systems. But what

causes it, and is it important to take measures to

avoid a Shingles episode? Call 636-928-WELL

(9355) to register.

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