The same virus that causes chickenpox can also reemerge as shingles, causing a painful string of rashes. A Penn State Health family medicine physician discusses the symptoms and why he recommends the shingles vaccine for adults 50 and older and adults with weakened immune systems.
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Vaccines: A few minutes now could spare you misery later
A guide to vaccines that adults – especially older adults and those with underlying health issues – should get to avoid serious illness this fall and winter, and beyond.