Everything You Need to Know About Shingles 😷

Learn about shingles, how the virus can be spread, and most importantly, how it can be avoided and treated.

Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. Have the Chills? Itching Pain? It Might Be Shingles Shingles aren't contagious, but your medical history, ability to fight diseases, and age can affect your risk of getting the disease. It's caused by the same virus present in chickenpox and can begin with fevers, chills, and headaches, similar to a seasonal cold or flu. Use this guide from the National Institute on Aging to identify symptoms, know when to visit the doctor, and avoid shingles altogether.  Did you get this email from a friend?   Share this message via: You received this email because you are subscribed to emails from USAGov. Unsubscribe or Manage Email Preferences Contact Us USAGov 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405 USA