“I was under the impression that only older adults got shingles,” says Mangini, who was 37 at the time. The rash spread, yet only appeared on one side of her back and chest—a telltale sign ...

After talking to your physician, there are a few things you can do to cope with shingles at home. Use calamine lotion on ...

To address that question, Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed a comprehensive database covering all Olmsted County, Minnesota, residents and reviewed the records of adults in whom shingles were ...

The shingles vaccine is already recommended for older adults to prevent the rash and its painful complications. But new ...

MediSave can be used to pay for the cost of the vaccine after subsidies from 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Subsidies and existing MediSave schemes could possibly bring the out-of-pocket cost of Shingrix down to zero, says Health ...

This long-term nerve pain occurs where the shingles rash appeared and can last for months or even years after the rash fades. Older adults are more likely to develop postherpetic neuralgia and ...

A team of researchers, led by James Mbinta, believes the shingles vaccine could play a crucial role in reducing the risk of ...