While red and itchy like other rashes, the shingles rash is otherwise very distinct. Vesicles (fluid-filled sacs) are ...

Antiviral treatments and pain relief medications are available for those with the condition. These findings show the "long-term implications" of shingles and highlight the importance of public ...

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Jamie Mackelfresh, MD: Currently, the CDC recommends that adults over age 50, in particular, are the core people who should think about getting the shingles vaccine. There are two different ...

The virus lays dormant in your nerve cells. You can have an episode of shingles whenever the virus is reactivated. Treatment for a shingles recurrence is the same as for the initial infection.

The free shingles vaccination is now available to more people over 18 who are immunocompromised due to an underlying health condition or as a side effect of treatment. This free vaccine will now cover ...

Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash. What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles ...

Melbourne, Australia The Government has expanded access to GSK's shingles vaccine, Shingrix, to cover individuals aged 18 ...

“By expanding eligibility for the free shingles vaccination, the Albanese Government is protecting more at-risk Australians from this debilitating virus.” Shingles is a viral infection that causes a ...

Here's what you need to know about symptoms of shingles in the eye, as well as complications and treatment. Symptoms of shingles in the eye Shingles typically affects only one side of the body.