Shingles Can Develop at Any Age
Though getting older increases your risk of shingles, young adults can develop this condition as well. Learn more about why this happens. The idea...
Read moreThough getting older increases your risk of shingles, young adults can develop this condition as well. Learn more about why this happens. The idea...
Read moreIs there a connection between shingles and emotional stress? Learn more about how stress could trigger a shingles flare-up. Shingles, also called...
Read moreShingrix is a shingles vaccine for adults 50 years and older, administered in two doses. Learn about side effects of the second dose and what to...
Read moreThe shingles virus causes painful symptoms, usually in older adults. Learn who should and shouldn’t get the Shingrix vaccine, plus how it works....
Read moreBecause it is more effective, the CDC recommends the Shingrix vaccine over Zostavax. Compare the Shingrix vs Zostavax vaccines for yourself here....
Read moreLike genital herpes, shingles (herpes zoster) symptoms cause an irritable rash. Learn the best way to tell the difference between the two conditions....
Read moreCancer patients have a greater risk of developing shingles. Learn more about a new shingles vaccine that has been approved for those with cancer....
Read morePeople who are 50 years and older should get the vaccine to protect against shingles. Learn about shingles symptoms and vaccine side effects....
Read moreSome, not all, Medicare plans cover the cost of the shingles vaccine. Here’s what to know about the shingles vaccine cost before enrollment season....
Read moreShingles is a common condition. Because it is related to a weakened immune system, it can point to a possible HIV infection. Shingles, also known as...
Read moreWhether caused by a primary immunodeficiency or a secondary cause, these problems with immunity are also not as rare as most people believe. Despite...
Read moreShingles under the breasts and along the torso occur in a band-like pattern. Early signs of shingles also include burning and tingly skin pain....
Read moreHerpes zoster ophthalmicus is a serious infection that affects the eye and the surrounding skin. Get info on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and...
Read moreOver-the-counter medications, cold compresses, and visits from loved ones can all help you cope with shingles. Shingles can be itchy and/or painful...
Read moreThere are several ways to prevent shingles. Learn why the strategy you choose will depend largely on your age and medical history. It's important to...
Read moreShingles (herpes zoster) results when dormant chickenpox virus is reactivated. Learn what may cause varicella to wake up and cause shingles....
Read moreShingles can often be diagnosed with a simple physical exam, though in some cases, lab tests like PCR might be needed. Shingles affects roughly one...
Read moreLearn about potential mild and severe side effects that may affect certain individuals after getting the shingles vaccine. Shingles (herpes zoster)...
Read moreShingles can affect your scalp, causing itchiness and pain. Learn more about how it can be treated. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an...
Read moreMost people will only have shingles once, but, rarely, shingles can recur a second time or even more often. You can take steps to reduce the risk....
Read moreShingles is most often associated with a painful rash. However, it is possible to have shingles without a rash. Learn how it is identified and...
Read moreShingles is not usually life-threatening, but it can be fatal if your immune system is compromised. Learn more about the risks. Shingles is a common...
Read moreThe contagious varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and shingles. Someone who hasn’t had chickenpox can get it through someone with shingles....
Read moreShingles is a viral infection that often affects people who have had chickenpox; learn about the risks, symptoms & treatment of shingles in...
Read moreThe risk of contracting shingles and related complications increases with age. Find out more about the vaccine that helps prevent infection. Shingles...
Read moreShingles is caused by a virus; it involves a rash and painful symptoms. Other conditions with rashes are generally not mistaken for shingles....
Read moreShingles can cause a painful rash on your face that sometimes leads to complications. Learn more about how it’s treated. Shingles, or herpes...
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