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Do Shingle Vaccines Have Side Effects?

Do Shingle Vaccines Have Side Effects?

People who’ve had chickenpox will have an inactive amount of the virus. However, the varicella-zoster virus can reactivate itself and will cause what is known as shingles. Although most people only experience one episode in their lifetime, it can become painful and uncomfortable. Shingles start with a painful rash on

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Shingles: Symptoms and Treatments

Shingle is a viral infection that often presents as a painful and localized rash. It is seldom fatal, but it can be extremely painful and in some rare cases it can leave a lasting impact on the body. Symptoms of Shingles At first, shingles will present as a tingling or

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Why Should Older People Get the Shingles Vaccine?

As we get older, numerous health concerns may pop up for us – such as cholesterol, high blood pressure, arthritis and diabetes, but does anyone give much thought to something such as shingles? Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash and sometimes blisters. Sadly, in older adults,

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