In one country where the chickenpox vaccine is already routine, cases have fallen by 97% since it was first introduced.
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People with an active case of shingles have up to an 80% higher risk of stroke than those without. The increased risk is highest for patients under 40.
Bieber announced on Instagram that he has paralysis on one side of his face, caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
Chickenpox has largely disappeared from the public’s memory thanks to a highly effective vaccine. But the virus’s clever life cycle allows it to reappear in later adulthood in the form of shingles.
Here’s a list of the most common rashes and what you need to look for.
There’s an effective vaccine – but it’s not always the best option.
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