Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Shingles is a painful infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles vaccination is recommended for individuals 60 years of age and older.
- Shingles Basics
General information about shingles, including symptoms, complications, treatment, and vaccination.
- Shingles
Information for Health Professionals
Information on shingles for health professionals, including clinical features and epidemiology, how to report cases, vaccine information, and official recommendations.
- Shingles Information for Child Care Professionals
Information for child care providers, including how to report.
- Shingles Statistics
Incidence of shingles (and chickenpox) disease in Minnesota schools.
Spotlight
ECHO: Protect Your Family From Measles
PSA, short video, and posters about getting vaccinated before international travel.
Frequently Requested
VISs
CDC fact sheets on vaccines.
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CDC Immunization Home
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Additional Resources
CDC Vaccines and Preventable Diseases Home
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CDC Travelers' Health Home
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