Shingles

It’s severely painful, incurable, and growing in prevalence year over year. In fact, the numbers show that nearly one out of every three Americans will develop shingles in their lifetime. Unless you or someone you know has had a personal run-in with the disease, it’s safe to assume that your knowledge is limited. To help, we’re going to shine a light on this troubling viral disease to clear up misconceptions and, most importantly, to keep you safe.

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans will develop a shingles infection at some point in their lifetime, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While shingles is often associated with those over the age of 50, anyone who has had chickenpox is at risk for developing the viral infection, even children on rare occasions.