The later the treatment begins, the lower its effectiveness ... The rash of shingles appears usually on one side of the body: face, abdomen, chest, or back, and lasts for 2-4 weeks.

Full vaccination was associated with a 32% lower risk, while having shingles increased dementia risk by 47%. Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on Bluesky. Opens in a new tab or ...

Hollywood legend Harrison Ford has pulled out of the Oscars after he was diagnosed with shingles. The 83-year-old star of ...

Yet, the survey revealed awareness of risk factors for shingles beyond age are lower, with less than half (49%) of respondents knowing that conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes ...