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The risk of shingles increases with age. “With each decade, a person’s immunity weakens, so that by 60 years of age, the likelihood of shingles significantly increases,” says Tyring. “In fact, one out of two people who live to the age of 85 will have had shingles.” And although seniors are at higher risk, shingles can affect people of all ages.
The first signs of shingles may not be visually noticeable. People often experience tingling, burning, itching or pain. During the first few days of symptoms, fluid-filled blisters will break out in a rash, usually on one side of the body or face. The rash is often painful and will heal in two to four weeks, in most people. However, some people experience post-herpetic neuralgia, or long-term nerve pain which can persist for months or even years after the initial rash. Long-term nerve pain caused
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