Shingles

Help protect yourself from shingles and lasting nerve pain as you age

Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox. While anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles, the risk increases with age. For some people, shingles can lead to ongoing nerve pain or other complications that affect daily life.

At Marshfield Clinic, our Family Medicine, Pediatric, and Internal Medicine providers offer shingles vaccination as part of routine adult preventive care. We take time to review your immunization history, discuss your health needs, and help you decide when vaccination is right for you.

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Symptoms

Shingles symptoms can vary, but commonly include:

• Painful or tingling skin sensations
• A rash that develops into fluid filled blisters
• Itching
• Fever
• Fatigue 

Complications

Shingles can sometimes lead to:

• Postherpetic neuralgia, ongoing nerve pain after the rash heals
• Vision problems when the eyes are affected
• Skin infections

Vaccination helps lower the risk of these complications.

Who’s at risk?

Shingles is more likely to occur in:

• Adults age 50 and older
• People with weakened immune systems

Even healthy adults can benefit from vaccination as they age.

Vaccine recommendations

The shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is recommended to help prevent shingles and its complications.

• Adults 50 and older: Two dose vaccine series

Your provider can help confirm whether you’ve already received the vaccine or should consider scheduling it.

How Marshfield Clinic supports you

Our care teams make preventive care easier. During your visit, your provider can review your vaccine history, explain what to expect, and answer questions so you can feel confident about your care decisions.