Dr. Robert Hakim, PharmD

MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY About Dr. Robert Hakim, PharmD

Dr. Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, was born and raised in Northridge, CA. He received his pharmacy degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. The most rewarding part of his job is taking initiative to advance clinical programs that maximize impact on patient care. He has a board certification in critical care (BCCCP), and his areas of expertise are critical care, drug information, general medicine, and cardiology. In his free time, he enjoys traveling. 

Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Shingles and Guillain-Barre Syndrome: What You Need To Know

By Dr. Robert Hakim, PharmD July 18, 2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), having shingles may put you at a slightly higher risk of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), and so can Shingrix, which is a highly effective vaccine for shingles.  But should you worry?...

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