Shingles, the name sounds a little scary, right? But you know what, it's actually all around us, quietly threatening certain groups of people?
Today, I will reveal to you the secret of this "** killer" and tell you how to prevent it!
What exactly is shingles?
Shingles, commonly known as "spider sores" or "shingles", is caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
Sounds complicated?
To put it simply, it is this virus that first causes you to get chickenpox, and then lurks in the body, waiting for your immunity to drop out again, making you feel painful!
Who is easy to target?
Shingles is not just looking for people, it especially likes to pick soft persimmons to pinch! The elderly and people with weakened immune systems are the key targets of its attack.
So, if you or someone close to you belongs to one of these high-risk groups, be sure to be vigilant!
How to prevent shingles?
Boost immunity: it's king! Get enough sleep, eat a balanced diet, and exercise moderately to keep your body in tip-top shape!
Avoid close contact: If someone around you has shingles, especially if they have blisters, it's important to keep your distance and avoid close contact.
Vaccination: Yes, you heard it right! The shingles vaccine is now available! Especially for those aged 50 and above, vaccination is an effective means of preventing shingles!
Take action! Shingles is scary, but as long as we understand it and master the right prevention methods, we can easily deal with it! Share this article with your family and friends, so that more people can understand how to prevent shingles!
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