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Shingles is not a fatal disease. There is a very rare complication that affects the trigeminal nerve of the eye and face, and this (rarely) can lead to blindness.
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Can a 28 year old die from shingles?
That is exceedingly rare. But then it is possible, theoretically.
How many people die from Shingles each year?
It is possible to die from shingles, but only those who have severely compromised immune systems are at risk. It is so rare that the statistic does not exist..
Can you die if shingles touch each other?
I am certain that this is untrue ' just an old wives tale
When did Thomas Shingles die?
Thomas Shingles died in 1984.
When you install shingles over an old layer of shingles do you have to put down felt or do you put the new layer of shingles directly over the old layer?
With composition shingles, no felt is necessary between shingle layers. When the exposure of the shingles is the same as the old exposure, the bottom edge of the old shingles is used as a guide for the upper edge of the new shingles in placement. This ability to place the shingles would be lost if covered with felt.
Are shingles related to influenza?
Shingles are caused by the Chicken Pox virus. If you had chicken pox, you carry the virus. The virus often reactivates in people over age 50 years old.
What is the best way to re roof. Leave the old shingles and cover it with the new one or strip old shingles?
If there is only one set of shingles on the roof, cover over it. If two, remove the old and then apply the new.
Where do old shingles go?
In the dump.
Can shingles run in families?
You catch shingles in old age because you had chicken pox as a child. Children catch chicken pox from other children with chicken pox or from old people with shingles. While no one inherits shingles, it may seem that way because children who caught chicken pox from their grandparents with shingles will give chicken pox to their grandchildren when they get old and get shingles unless the grandchildren get a vaccination for chickenpox.
Can you die if you get shingles in your eyes?
Yes, shingles can cause blindness, because the virus can infect the eye. Untreated shingles can cause many serious complications, which makes it very important to seek proper medical care with this condition.
Does it cost less to just add a layer of shingles?
If the roof is less than 24 years old,you can re -shingle over the old shingles. But if the roof is over 35 years old it is best to remove the exiting shingles ans replace with new
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