Hello, As with the chickenpox vaccine, the shingles vaccine does not guarantee you will not get shingles. But this vaccine will likely reduce the course and severity of the disease and reduce your risk of post herpetic neuralgia within the first five years after vaccination. Protection beyond five years is uncertain. There is no cure for shingles, but prompt treatment with prescription antiviral drugs can speed healing and reduce your risk of complications. These medications include: - Acyclovir (Zovirax) - Valacyclovir (Valtrex) This will stop it from spreading. Shingles can cause severe pain, so your doctor also may prescribe: - Capsaicin topical patch (Qutenza) - Anticonvulsants, such as gabapentin (Neurontin) - Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline - Numbing agents, such as lidocaine, delivered via a cream, gel, spray or skin patch - Medications that contain narcotics, such as codeine - An injection including corticosteroids and local anesthetics Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka