Shingles

Shingles can be an extremely painful condition and complications can be long-lasting, particularly for older people and those with weakened immune systems. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding those eligible to look out for their vaccination invite from their GP and not to miss the opportunity to help protect themselves. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection that causes a painful rash. It often starts with tingling pain, headaches and tiredness and then can lead to a painful rash with fluid-filled blisters. Most people fully recover from shingles but in some cases it