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This page links to frequently asked questions about shingles in older adults. Questions cover what shingles is, who gets shingles, what causes shingles, why shingles is so painful, and more.... Details >
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If you are age 60 years or older, ask your doctor about the shingles vaccine. ... Details >
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a disease that affects an estimated 2 in every 10 people in their lifetime. This condition is more common in people with weakened immune systems from HIV infe... Details >
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Learn about shingles, a disease that affects the nerves and causes pain and skin blisters in adults. If you are 60 or older and have had chickenpox, ask your doctor if the shingles vaccine is right fo... Details >