"People with shingles have an approximately 80% higher risk of stroke.. this risk stays elevated for up to a year.. Stroke risk is nearly doubled for those with the rash on their face, and tripled for those under the age of 40."
I had the trifecta and lived (with recurring nerve pain more than a decade later).
Others may not be so lucky.
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As of January 1, People with Medicare Part D drug coverage will be able to get the shingles vaccine at no cost.
@ChippySuave
Thanks for the info!