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Shingles

Shingles

Learn about shingles and the varicella-zoster virus, tips on how to treat postherpetic neuralgia, and the shingles vaccine.
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Vaccinations and Older Adults

Read about shots for COVID-19, flu (influenza), pneumonia, shingles, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Learn how these vaccines can keep you well.
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