Shingles is painful, but luckily, it’s preventable. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. If you’ve had the chicken pox in the past, you are at risk for getting shingles. Over one million people in the US get shingles each year and trust me, it is something you don’t want. Don’t think you’ll get it? Think again. One in three will develop it in their lifetime. Shingles is very painful and depending on where you get it, could have lasting effects. It starts with itching or burning is a specific area that later breaks out in a rash or blisters, and in some cases the pain never fully goes away. The good news is that you can be vaccinated against shingles. See your doctor and get the vaccine today – shingles is preventable so take action today. For more unique and useful health information on more than 100 different topics, visit STAY YOUNG AMERICA DOT COM where you can also find my book, Aged to Perfection, How to Thrive to 100, Happy Healthy & Wise. Learn more, live more! at STAY YOUNG AMERICA DOT COM.
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