Routine vaccines for older adults: What your pharmacist wants you to know about shingles and more

(BPT) - For many people, shingles is an afterthought — a painful rash that happens to other people. But the reality is far more serious with about one in three adults developing shingles in their lifetime.¹ For some, the characteristic painful rash is just the beginning. Lasting consequences, which are often underestimated, can include severe and persistent nerve pain, burning, and itching that continue long after the rash has subsided. Recognizing the full impact of this disease is key to understanding why prevention through vaccination is a critical component of healthy aging, particularly for those over 50 or with a weakened immune system.

More than "just a rash"