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Mayo Clinic Minute: Don't suffer with shingles - Mayo Clinic News Network

Dr. Mathieu Powell, MD on Instagram: "Did I hear Shingle bells? 🔔🎄 After chickenpox, VZV stays dormant in your nerves. Years later, it can wake up and cause a painful, blistering rash — usually unilateral, following a dermatome (shingles) 👉 Rarely, it can affect both sides, especially in immunosuppressed patients. 🚨 When to see a doctor ASAP: Severe headache, dizziness, eye involvement, or widespread rash — these can be warning signs of complications. ⏱️ Timing matters: Antivirals (e.g., val

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