We often think of chickenpox as a children's illness, but in reality, anyone can be affected. The virus can live dormant in ...

Shingles is linked to an elevated risk of stroke and heart attacks, with studies indicating that individuals with a history ...

Herpes zoster, known as Shingles, has taken down Harrison Ford. The 82-year-old American actor was forced to skip the Oscars ceremony due to the illness. 'This shows that the elderly should ...

Long-term nerve pain, known as post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), can be debilitating. 2. Other potential long-term complications. Shingles anywhere on the face can affect the eye, potentially leading ...

Early treatment can provide comfort. Waiting too long to treat shingles puts you at risk of developing issues such as post-herpetic neuralgia, or PHN. PHN causes you to have a burning or throbbing ...

Harrison Ford will not present at the Oscars today, dropping out after he was diagnosed ... include postherpetic neuralgia, or long-term nerve pain. Shingles are fairly common – about 30% ...

Residents of the province between the ages of 65 and 70 years and immunocompromised residents over the age of 70 will be able ...