Did you know that almost one out of every three people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime?

Shingles

Did you know that Shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox?

Did you know that Shingles is a painful rash that develops on one side of the face or body?

Did you know that the rash forms blisters that typically scab over in seven to 10 days and clears up within two to four weeks?

Did you know that before the rash develops, people often have pain, itching or tingling in the area where the rash will develop?

Did you know that before the rash develops, people often have pain, itching or tingling this may happen anywhere from one to five days before the rash appears?

Did you know that the most commonly, the rash occurs in a single stripe around either the left or the right side of the body?

Did you know that in rare cases (usually among people with weakened immune systems), the rash may be more widespread and look similar to a chickenpox rash?

Did you know that Shingles can affect the eye and cause loss of vision?

Did you know that other symptoms of shingles is Fever;Headache;Chills; and Upset stomach?

Did you know that Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox?

Did you know that after a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays dormant (inactive) in the body?

 

Did you know that Shingles is not caused by the same virus that causes genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease?

Did you know that Shingles cannot be passed from one person to another?

Did you know that Shingles can be spread from a person with active shingles to another person who has never had chickenpox?

Did you know that Shingles is spread through direct contact with fluid from the rash blisters caused by shingles?

Immunization for shngles

Did you know that a person with active shingles can spread the virus when the rash is in the blister phase?

Did you know that once the rash has developed crusts, the person is no longer contagious?

Did you know that Shingles is less contagious than chickenpox, and the risk of a person with shingles spreading the virus is low if the rash is covered?

Did you know that people who develop shingles typically have only one episode in their lifetime?

Did you know that a person can have a second or even a third episode?

Did you know that the most common complication of shingles is a condition called post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)?

Did you know that people with PHN have severe pain in the areas where they had the shingles rash, even after the rash clears up

Did you know that the pain from PHN may be severe and debilitating, but it usually resolves in a few weeks or months in most patients?

Did you know as people get older, they are more likely to develop PHN, and the pain is more likely to be severe. PHN occurs rarely among people under 40 years of age but can occur in up to a third of untreated people who are 60 years of age and older.

Did you know that Shingles may lead to serious complications involving the eye?

Did you know that very rarely, shingles can also lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis) or death?

Did you know that There are a number of laboratory tests that healthcare providers can use to diagnose shingles. However, the diagnosis can usually be made based on the appearance of the rash and other signs and symptoms, with no laboratory testing done.

Did you know that there are several antiviral medicines – acyclovir, valacyclovir and famciclovir – are available to treat shingles?

Did you know that these medicines will help shorten the length and severity of the, these medicines will help shorten the length and severity of the illness, but, to be effective, they must be started as soon as possible after the rash appears?

Analgesics (pain medicine) may help relieve the pain caused by shingles. Wet compresses, calamine lotion and colloidal oatmeal baths may help relieve some of the itching.

Did you know that the only way to reduce the risk of developing shingles and the long-term pain from post-herpetic neuralgia is to get vaccinated?

Did you know that the CDC recommends that people aged 60 years and older get one dose of shingles vaccine?

Did you know that Shingles vaccine is available in pharmacies and doctor's offices?

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Did you know that almost one out of every three people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime?

Did you know that there are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year in this country?

Did you know that about half of all cases occur in men and women 60 years old or older, but people can develop shingles at any age?
 

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