HEALTH AND WELLNESS
According to the CDC, one in three people will get shingles in their lifetime, and every year, about 1 million cases are diagnosed in the United States. Adults aged 50 and older are especially at risk for shingles, as the risk increases with age due to naturally declining immune systems. There is no way to tell who will get shingles, nor how severe the case will be
Shingles most commonly surfaces on a single side of the torso, but it can appear anywhere on the body - even the face. For most people, after the shingles rash and blisters heal, the pain and itch subside - though some people may experience permanent scarring even after the rash heals. In some cases, shingles can cause complications like postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a long-term nerve pain that can last for months or even years after the blisters heal and the rash disappears.
Speaking with a healthcare professional to understand one's personal risk for shingles is important. Learn more about Edwin's shingles experience, and talk to your doctor or pharmacist about a vaccine that can help prevent shingles. For more information go to
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"Shingles most commonly surfaces on a single side of the torso, but it can appear anywhere on the body - even the face."