Shingles Awareness: Understanding the Vaccine and Its Role

Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the reactivation of Chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus). Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles later in life, but the risk of developing shingles increases with age. The good news is that a vaccine is available to help prevent shingles and reduce its complications. In Singapore, the shingles […]