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Real-World Impact Shingles Can Have and What Those 50 and Older Should Know about Their Risk of Shingles

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(BPT) - Did you know the immune system declines naturally as we age? Beginning around age 50, this decline sharply increases the risk of developing shingles. No matter how healthy you are or how healthy your lifestyle is, we can't stop aging. Laarni, an advocate for shingles education after she developed the disease herself, is joined by Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, a family medicine physician and health advocate, to share important information about the impact of and risk for shingles. You can also visit EasyVax.com for more information about all the vaccines available near you.