The Sting of Shingles - Vaccine, Treatments Reduce Risks

If you’ve ever had chickenpox, you may be at risk for a painful disease called shingles as you grow older. Shingles is a sometimes-agonizing skin rash and nerve disease that’s caused by a virus. Fortunately, you can take steps to prevent shingles or ease its serious effects.


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  • SourceUrl: http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/apr2014/feature2
  • Syndication ID: 2662
  • Language: English
  • Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Friday, November 14, 2014 at 07:53 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 at 11:58 AM

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