Tag: herpes zoster
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Health Matters 7/3: Prevent Painful Shingles Virus by Getting Vaccinated
By Eugene A. Ryfinski, M.D. Have you ever had chickenpox? If so, did you know you are at risk for developing shingles? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 99% of Americans born before 1980 have had chickenpox, meaning almost all older adults in the United States are at risk…