Shingles vaccine and virus: What you need to know
(WorldNews Health)

Q: What do I need to know about shingles? Should I get the vaccine and at what age? A: After the age of 50, people are at higher risk for shingles, which is a virus related to the chickenpox virus. Shingles can cause a rash that is associated with sharp pain. Anyone over 50 should get the shingles vaccine, said Dr. Shanu Agarwal, infectious disease physician at Summa Health. Cases of shingles have risen steadily among Americans 50-59 since 1998, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers are looking at various reasons, but the cause of the increase is still uncertain. It´s important that patients ask their physician about the vaccine, even if their physician...