What Is Shingles?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Long-Term Outlook
Shingles is common in people who have had chickenpox. In most cases, recovery is achieved within 5 weeks. However, in some cases, severe complications may occur. People who have weak immune systems or diseases that compromise their immune systems are at risk.
It is, therefore, essential to get the varicella vaccination during childhood to prevent VZV from causing chickenpox and shingles. If you did not get vaccinated during your childhood, other vaccinations and inoculations are available. If you are 50 or older, and have had chickenpox, you are advised to get vaccinated, and not wait until the symptoms appear.
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