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    Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

    About

    Identify common symptoms, causes and spread, treatment, and risks of shingles (herpes zoster).

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    Signs and Symptoms

    Learn about shingles signs and symptoms, serious complications, and who's at most risk.

    Communication Resources

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    Vaccination

    Learn about shingles vaccine basics, who should get it, when to get it, and why it's important.

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    Clinical Overview

    Learn about shingles, clinical features, cause, risk factors, complications, and prevention.

    Shingles Vaccine

    • Vaccine Recommendations

      Find routine recommendations and timing considerations for the shingles vaccine.

    • Immunocompromised Adults

      Find timing considerations & evidence of immunity for RZV in immunocompromised patients.

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