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About 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as herpes zoster, in their lifetime. An estimated 1 million people get shingles each year in this country. If you've ever had chickenpox, you can get shingles. Even children can get shingles. Your risk of shingles increases as you get older.

Shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays dormant (inactive) in the body. This virus can reactivate years later, causing shingles.

Pain, itching, or tingling of the skin followed by a

Painful rash of blister-like sores, usually on one side of the body, often on the face or torso

Fever

Headache

Chills

Upset stomach

Zostavax is no longer available for use in the United States, as of November 18, 2020.

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Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the U.S. will develop shingles, or zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime.

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Shingles is a painful rash that develops on only one side of the face or body. The rash consists of blisters which will then fully heal in two to four weeks.

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varicella zoster virus (VZV)

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Blistering Rash
Fever
Chills
Headache
Upset Stomach

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"Shingles Vaccine"  Shingles affects 10-30% of the population. The live attenuated zoster vaccine is effective in preventing shingles in individuals 60 years of age and older and recommended by the CDC.

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Prevention - You can't get shingles from someone with shingles but you can get chicken pox. To prevent this, get the chicken pox vaccine.
Vaccination - Immunize as soon as possible from both shingles and chickenpox. You're able to get the shingles vaccine once you reach 50 years of age.

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Protect yourself by getting vaccinated as soon as possible!

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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/shingles-infographic

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New CDC guidelines for shingles and pneumonia vaccines

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Jonathan L. Shingles, DO; Penn State Health Pediatric Infectious Disease