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Shingles is a painful disease caused by the reactivation of the chicken pox virus (varicella) that many adults had as a child. It is presumably the same virus that has been "hiding" in the person's nervous system, and not a newly acquired strain.
In many cases it will resolve itself, but in some cases the pain can last for an extended amount of time.
It usually follows the pattern of a single nerve or dermatome.
The CDC is now recommending the chicken pox (varicella) vaccine for people over 60 to prevent the recurrence of shingles.
At this point, there are no individuals who received the chicken pox vaccine as a child that have reached an age where they would be at risk for shingles, so a "booster" shot for this group of individuals has yet to be determined.
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Why is it important for historians and archaeologists to have an accurate knowledge of an age of the sources they use?
they can work out wether a particular object is real or a forgery
What is realitive age?
A age after another age. Like the golden age and then the bronze age. Something like that.
What two things must scientist measure to find the absolute age of a rock?
scientists use carbon14 and potassium argon to find absolute age of rock
What makes a person an adult the data?
responsibility,bills ,job , hobbies,the ability to do for your self what you want and never need help from anyone. to me that's about all ,age doesnt matter.
Modern age is the age of science?
The age of information technology I would say...
Do i have Shingles?
Shingles comes from having chickenpox in the past. It stays in your body and as you age it comes out as shingles. There is a shot for it.
How is the shingles disease acquired?
Shingles comes from having chickenpox in the past. It stays in your body and as you age it comes out as shingles. There is a shot for it.
Where can I learn about preventing shingles?
There is no known 100% effective way to prevent shingles. If you are of a certain age you can get a singles-prevention shot and it will help do it's best to keep it from happening.
Does aetna insurance cover the shingles shot?
Aetna considers zoster vaccine (Zostavax) a medically necessary preventive service to reduce the risk of herpes zoster (shingles) in members 60 years of age and older. Aetna considers repeat (booster) zoster vaccination as experimental and investigational.
When does a child receive a measles booster shot?
A repeat injection should be given at about 10 or 11 years of age.
What does a person need a shingles vaccine for?
It does the opposite of making you immune; it puts you at higher risk for developing shingles as your immune system weakens with age. You do need a vaccine.
Until what age should a child use a car seat booster?
The age that a child should use a car seat booster is when they are 2 years of age. Some kids need to use them a little bit earlier because weight and height has an effect on how earlier the kids need to use the booster seat.
Age for rs bies shots?
The best age for rabies shots in dogs is between 12 and 16 weeks old. The shots can be good for five to seven years before a booster shot is needed, depending on the shot. The veterinarian administering the shot will have more information.
Do black people have shingles?
No, shingles comes from the Chicken Pox virus. If you have had Chicken Pox in your lifetime then you can get shingles at most anytime, it usually develops in your old age tho. I'm HIV positive since 1990 and have had Chicken Pox as a child. shingles was considered a opportunistic infection of HIV and I have already had shingles when I was in my 30's.
Does an 8 year old need a booster seat?
At the age of 8, children can sit in the back seat without a booster seat. They do need to have a seat belt; however, and not be in the front. They need to be securely fastened as well.
How often does your dog need a rabies shot?
Each state may have different laws on how often a dog needs to get a rabies shot. Typically, the dog should have the first rabies shot between 12 months and 16 months of age. They will need a booster every one to three years after, depending on state laws.
How often do dogs need a parvovirus shot?
As a puppy the dog should got a 5-way Shot at 6 and 9 weeks of age. Then at 12 and 15 weeks you give them a 7-way Shot. After that check with your local laws but always get a yearly booster. In Vermont the boosters are now every three years the same as for rabies boosters.
