Shingles affect more people than you might imagine. While those who are above 50 years of age tend to be at a higher risk, it can affect anyone who has had chickenpox or was exposed to the virus in the past.
It doesn’t have to be that way though! We have vaccines that are incredibly effective in reducing the chances of that happening.
Let’s answer a couple of questions about what shingles are, symptoms, who may be at risk, how to avoid them, and more.
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Did you know that shingles will affect about 1 in 3 people?
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If you’ve had chickenpox you are at risk of developing shingles later in life.
While it can be a debilitating disease, it is also 97% preventable with vaccines.
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