Shingles Basics

The risk of getting shingles increases as you get older. Shingles vaccination is recommended for most adults 50 years of age and older to help prevent shingles.

• Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Facts
  General information about shingles, including symptoms, complications, treatment, and vaccination.
• CDC: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
  Basic information about shingles from the CDC.
• CDC: Shingles Vaccination
  Questions and answers about shingles vaccination.