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fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

Bill Hader Spoke About His Anxiety Causing Shingles & Yeah, That Can Happen

In it, Seth asked him about his recent bout of shingles, an infection characterized by a painful rash and caused by the same virus that also brings us chickenpox. It typically occurs in people age 50 and older, which I happen to know Bill is not, and then Seth asked my question: How did that happen? It was his anxiety, Hader said, explaining funnily how his doctor delivered the news that stress can, in fact, cause shingles.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
3 months ago

The "Spider Bite" I Got on Vacation Turned Out to Be Shingles

Shingles cases are rising in younger populations, emphasizing the importance of awareness and prompt medical attention.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

One Reason I Got the Shingles Vaccine-And Why You Should, Too

The shingles vaccine may protect against dementia.
Shingles causes severe nerve pain and complications.
Vaccination is crucial for nerve and brain health.
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