Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is often thought of as a condition that only affects older adults. While it’s true that the risk increases with age, younger adults—particularly those under 50—are not immune.
Shingles is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus responsible for chickenpox. Even after recovery, the virus can remain dormant in nerve tissue and may
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a painful and potentially debilitating condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. While shingles can affect anyone who has had chickenpox, it is
The shingles vaccination is a key tool in protecting adults, particularly those over the age of 50, from developing shingles, a painful condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus
Shingles is a painful viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. While shingles itself is not life-threatening, the condition can be extremely uncomfortable and may lead to long-term
In a significant move to enhance public health, the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Singapore has announced the extension of subsidies for the shingles vaccine, Shingrix, starting in September 2025. Additionally, from 2026, individuals
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. Once a person has had chickenpox,