As we age, our immunity to certain diseases can wane, making us more susceptible to conditions like shingles. Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. Understanding when you might be at increased risk can help you take preventive measures […]
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After missing out on basically the past 14 months of life thanks to COVID, we’re all pretty darn eager to get the vaccines that are finally rolling out in large numbers. That will be the ultimate relief when we can go to a restaurant, bar, or just the grocery store without donning a mask. But
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Shingles on our roof are a good thing, especially during a summer Illinois thunderstorm. But if you’re not a roofer the word “shingles” is one you don’t want to come across. Shingles is a skin disease that can be exceedingly painful. If you had chicken pox when you were little, you can get shingles when
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While it’s bad enough to be told your roof is too old and you need new shingles, it’s worse to be told you have the varicella-zoster virus, aka “shingles.” Shingles is a skin disease that can be exceedingly painful. If you had chicken pox when you were little, you could get shingles when you’re older.
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