Healthwise in Emery: Understanding Shingles: What seniors and families need to know
- August, 2025
By Shelly Harris RN
For many seniors, the name “shingles” may sound familiar, but its impact can be far more serious than expected. Shingles—also known as herpes zoster—is a painful skin rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which stays dormant in the body for years.
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