Shingles is more common than many people realise. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), around 790 to 880 cases occur each year per 100,000 people aged 70 to 79 in England and Wales. While most people recover fully, the pain from a shingles rash can persist in some,
Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus responsible for chickenpox. While anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles, it is far more common and often more serious in older adults. In fact, those aged 60 and over are at a higher
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
Shingles is characterised by a skin rash with painful blisters usually affecting one side of the body – typically the face or torso. It is caused by varicella zoster (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox.
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