Understanding Shingles: From Virus to Vaccine | theSITREP

In this episode of theSITREP, Jim chats with Dr. Richard Serrao about shingles: what is shingles, how do people get shingles, how to treat shingles, and much more. For additional information and to see which benefits you or your family may qualify, visit the web links below.

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:42 What is shingles?
00:01:44 What causes shingles?
00:02:28 Can you get shingles without having chickenpox?
00:03:11 How does shingles present?
00:05:25 Symptoms of shingles
00:07:28 Stages of shingles
00:09:14 Is shingles dangerous?
00:11:02 Is shingles contagious?
00:12:57 Is shingles hereditary?
00:14:21 Can young people get shingles?
00:15:26 Can you get shingles more than once?
00:17:12 Is there a medical test for shingles?
00:18:46 Catching shingles early
00:20:23 Complications of shingles
00:21:42 Treatment for shingles
00:26:04 Shingles vaccine side effects
00:28:42 Does shingles vaccine prevent shingles?
00:30:02 VA research led to shingles vaccine creation
00:31:09 Are there different types of shingles?
00:32:40 Should people get the shingles vaccine?
00:34:07 What should I do if I think I have shingles?
00:35:23 The benefits of the shingles vaccine
00:36:45 Wrap-Up/Conclusion
00:37:11 End Card

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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