Preventing Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

Shingles is a disorder of the nerve, characterized by a pain

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IST 11:00 AM

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Shobha

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Silver Talkies

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Silver Talkies in collaboration with Bridge Health presents a Free awareness session for residents of Shobha City apartments to learn all about Shingles, the causes, symptoms, treatment, complications and prevention.

What is Shingles?
- Shingles is a disorder of the nerve, characterized by a painful skin rash

- Also known as Herpes Zoster

- Caused by the Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox

- After someone recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains alive but silent in their nerve tissues

- Usually many years after the chickenpox infection, the VZ virus ?wakes up? and reactivates, causing

Shingles

Shingles usually occurs after the age of 50 years when immunity starts to decline

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Silver Talkies Club

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The Silver Talkies Club is a group of like-minded older adults across India and beyond who have joined our club because of their desire to age well. The Club makes it easy for members to stay active, unlock new experiences and make new friends. All in a warm and welcoming group setting with like-minded seniors.