Shingles is a painful condition caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus later in life.
For some, shingles can be mild, for others it can cause weeks of severe pain and long-term complications, including nerve damage.
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Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward | Healthwatch Kingston
The UK Health Security Agency is urging those eligible for the shingles vaccine to protect themselves from the painful condition.