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What age group is most susceptible to shingles?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in three people in the US will develop shingles in their lifetime. The question of **what age group is most susceptible to shingles** is crucial, and while it can affect anyone who has had chickenpox, the risk dramatically increases for those over 50 due to a naturally weakening immune system.

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Do we need a shingles vaccine every year?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one-third of people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. This is a significant risk, which leads many to wonder, **do we need a shingles vaccine every year?** The answer is no, a two-dose series of the Shingrix vaccine provides long-lasting protection without the need for annual boosters.

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Why are shingles so bad for the elderly?

As we age, our immune systems naturally weaken, making older adults highly vulnerable to severe viral infections like shingles. The varicella-zoster virus, which causes both chickenpox and shingles, remains dormant in the body and can reactivate later in life, leading to particularly painful and dangerous health complications for the elderly.

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