There’s a reason the shingles vaccine has become so important. Not only is shingles itself extremely painful, but it can also cause long-term nerve damage in some cases.
In this video, learn more about this serious complication of shingles called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Complications of shingles.
National Library of Medicine. (2021). Lidocaine transdermal patch.
NIH National Institute on Aging. (n.d.). Shingles.
Tontodonati, M, et al. (2012). Post-herpetic neuralgia. International Journal of General Medicine; 5: 861–871.
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