Shingles appears to have a hereditary link
January 6th, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
If you have a blood relative who has had shingles, you may be a greater risk of developing the disease.
Shingles is a very painful rash that can last from one to three months. In May of 2006, the FDA licensed a new vaccine to reduce the risk of shingles in older Americans. Zostavax, a live [...]
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