Shingles Vaccine

Getting the shingles vaccine may not just protect you from the virus, it can you reduce your stroke risk as well. That’s the finding of a new study and the reason one Chicago stroke survivor is sharing his story. Brett Patterson had to learn to use his left arm again and walk again after suffering a stroke in August 2017…

If you’ve had the chicken pox, you’re at risk of getting shingles. There is a vaccine to prevent it, but it’s only recommended for people over the age of 50, even though shingles can strike at any age. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty explains why.

If you’ve had the chicken pox, you’re at risk of getting shingles. There is a vaccine to prevent it, but it’s only recommended for people over the age of 50, even though shingles can strike at any age.