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How to Prevent Shingles
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that can disrupt your life for weeks. Don’t learn about shingles the hard way. Vaccination can help reduce your chances of getting shingles. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your shingles risk and prevention.
See Why Shingles Prevention Is Important
Who Should Get the Shingles Vaccine?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommendations on who should be vaccinated against shingles.
How Vaccination Helps Prevent Shingles
Shingles vaccination boosts your immune system to protect against shingles. As a result, your body is better able to keep the virus from reactivating.
Get Ready to Talk to Your Doctor About Shingles
Over 50 years of age? Don’t find out about shingles the hard way. Ask your doctor about shingles vaccination at your next visit. Not sure how to start the conversation? Use the questions below as a guide on what to ask your doctor or pharmacist about shingles prevention.
Questions
- I don’t remember having chickenpox. Am I still at risk of shingles?
- How do my current health conditions impact my risk of developing shingles?
- Will a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise prevent shingles?
- What are the potential complications of shingles?
- How could developing shingles impact me?
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