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Shingles - Topic Overview

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Anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles. You have a greater chance of getting shingles if you are older than 50 or if you have a weak immune system.

There is a shingles vaccine for people who are 50 years and older. This lowers your chances of getting shingles and prevents long-term pain that can occur after shingles. And if you do get shingles, having the vaccine makes it more likely that you will have less pain and your rash will clear up more quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about shingles:	What is shingles? What causes it? What are the symptoms? What happens when I have shingles? Can I spread it to others? Who can get a vaccine to help prevent shingles?
Being diagnosed:	How is shingles diagnosed? When should I call a doctor?
Getting treatment:	How is shingles treated? What medicines are prescribed? What can I do at home to reduce pain?
Ongoing concerns:	What is postherpetic neuralgia? How is postherpetic neuralgia treated? What other treatments control pain? Should I get a shot to prevent shingles?

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Last Updated: August 01, 2011

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