There Are 3 Early Signs of Shingles to Look Out For

It’s Shingles Awareness Week and it’s time to know your risk.

There’s nothing sexy about shingles. Not only does the word itself give us the ick, it can also make our loved ones very ill.

Most Australians have heard of shingles, but did you know it stems from the same virus that causes the chickenpox? While the chickenpox is more common in young children, shingles primarily targets our older generation – specifically, people aged 50 and over, as well as those with weakened immune systems, making it a serious cause for concern.

“While most people recover fully, some people may experience longer term complications such as post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), neurological problems, ophthalmic (eye) disease, hearing problems and altered balance,” according to the Know Shingles website.

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