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Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

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And the risk of this happening increases with age (especially after 50 years), a compromised immune system (e.g. in HIV and ...

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"Side effects vary, but are mostly limited to mild, flu-like symptoms ... It is recommended that adults 50 and older receive two doses of Shingrix, the shingles vaccine, two to six months ...

They can cause severe discomfort, particularly for older adults." She added that persistent pain, even after the rash clears, is another symptom: "One of the more severe symptoms of shingles is ...

and adults over age 50 or those with weakened immune systems are most at risk for getting shingles, according to the CDC.