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Patient UK User Survey – Shingles – February 2009

Dear Patient UK Visitor,

Shingles is a common disease that usually occurs steadily throughout the year.

But, we've noticed a recent increase in the number of people reading about shingles on Patient UK and would be grateful if you could answer the following questions to help us understand why this might be.

N.B. the presence of a red asterisk (*) next to the question number indicates that an answer to the question is required.

Q1* Gender Male
Female

Q2* Your age under 16
17-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85+

Q3* Do you live in the UK? Yes
No

Q4* Why are you reading about shingles?
(tick any that apply)
I am looking to see if my symptoms might be shingles
I have got shingles now or have recently had it
I am looking up the information for a friend/family member
I am health professional looking for information for a patient
I am looking to see if shingles or chickenpox is contagious
I have chickenpox
Other, please specify

Q5 If you suspect you have shingles now or if you have had the condition recently...
(tick any that apply)
I have a skin rash on one side of my body
I have a rash and it is painful
I have seen/am planning to see my GP about it
My shingles has been diagnosed by a GP or nurse
This is a recurrence of shingles
I have not seen/am not planning to see my GP about it, because

Q6 Are you taking any medication for...
(tick any that apply)
Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Psoriasis?
Ankylosing spondylitis?
Crohns disease?
Cancer?
HIV/Aids?
Long-term infection?
Long-term chest condition?
Other, please specify

Q7 Please list any medication (including vitamins and supplements) that you take on a regular basis

Q8 Please give name and month of any vaccination or immunisation within the last year

If you have any problems completing the survey, please email us at webmaster@patient.co.uk.

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