Prevent Shingles | CDC Features

Shingles causes a painful, blistering skin rash. Almost 1 out of 3 people in the United States will develop shingles during their lifetime. Your risk of shingles increases as you get older. If you are 60 years of age or older get vaccinated against shingles.


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  • SourceUrl: http://www.cdc.gov/features/shingles/index.html
  • Syndication ID: 13467
  • Language: English
  • Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:09 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 12:22 AM

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