Shingles: Three early warning signs 'several days before the rash appears'
25 Jan 2022
Daily Express
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SHINGLES is activated by the herpes zoster virus that lies dormant within the body following a chickenpox infection, usually caught in childhood. Here are the warning signs.
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Moreover, try to stay away from people with weakened immune systems.
To help prevent spreading the infection to others, it is also helpful to cover the rash.
Furthermore, you will need to refrain from touching or scratching the rash, no matter how tempting it is.
You are also advised by the CDC to "wash your hands often" to reduce the risk of infection to others.
To help prevent spreading the infection to others, it is also helpful to cover the rash.
Furthermore, you will need to refrain from touching or scratching the rash, no matter how tempting it is.
You are also advised by th