Dr. Reid says, "If you had chicken pox when you were a kid you're at risk of getting shingles." Research shows that 35% of adults over 50 will get shingles. Dr. Reid has seen a rise in cases of shingles in his patients. In 2006 the FDA approved the shingles vaccine (Zostavax®) and is recommended for use in people to prevent shingles. Shingles is a painful skin rash, often with blisters. A shingles rash usually appears on one side of the face or body and lasts from 2 to 4 weeks. Its main symptom is pain, which can be quite severe and has been compared to a third degree burn. Other symptoms of shingles can include fever, headache, chills, and upset stomach. For about one person in five, severe pain can continue even after the rash clears up. This is called post-herpetic neuralgia.
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