Shingles At A Glance

* Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox and can be spread to people who have not had chickenpox.
* Shingles, also known as Herpes zoster, is not related to the sexually transmitted herpes virus disease called herpes genitalis.
* Shingles may cause pain that can continue after the rash disappears.
* Steroids and antiviral drugs can help prevent long-term pain after shingles if they are started within the first two days of the appearance of the rash.
* A vaccine is available for people over 60 years of age to reduce the incidence and severity of shingles.

My poor dad is exercising self-quarantine now, it must been very painful for him to contract the disease after his eye op and not able to go outdoors... and not able to see his little grandson! That has to wait till he's well again.


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