NPR: Shingrix https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=g-s1-116414 en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:35:57 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: Shingrix https://www.npr.org/tags/g-s1-116414/shingrix Shingles can hit younger than you think. The vaccine can prevent the painful illness A reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, the illness can be miserable. Here's what to know about early warning signs, long-term symptoms and some surprising news about the vaccine. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5745209/shingles-symptoms-vaccine-treatment https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5745209/shingles-symptoms-vaccine-treatment

A reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, the illness can be miserable. Here's what to know about early warning signs, long-term symptoms and some surprising news about the vaccine.

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