Shingles is “one of the worst pains in medicine.” A vaccine is highly effective at preventing it, but many people don’t get ...

In today’s health headlines, COVID-19 cases are on a downward trend, why you shouldn’t put off the shingles vaccine, and what ...

Debbie writes, "Can you get the singles, flu and COVID vaccines all at the same time? And what if you have a cold?" ...

Actor and advocate Brooke Shields says learning how to embrace aging and prioritize preventive health in her 50s feels "like ...

More than 200,000 Australians will now be eligible for a free shingles vaccinations, as the government expands their ...

Shingles goes through three key phases or stages. However, the duration of each stage can vary from person to person. The acute eruptive phase is marked by the development of blisters that often burst ...

About one in three people will develop shingles in their lifetime and nearly all adults aged 50 years and older carry the inactive virus that causes it. But the the risk of develo ...

Treatment for a rash on or inside the buttocks may include a combination of creams, self-care, or antivirals. Find a list of options here.

The free shingles vaccination is now available to more people over 18 who are immunocompromised due to an underlying health condition or as a side effect of treatment. This free vaccine will now ...

Shingles does not only develop on the skin. Ophthalmic shingles occurs when the virus affects the trigeminal nerve that controls the muscles, sensation, and movement of the face. This form of the ...