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Who can get shingles?

Everyone who has had chickenpox is at risk for shingles; however people age 50 years or older, those with weakened immune systems1 or those who experience severe stress (e.g., death of a spouse) are more likely to suffer from shingles and PHN2.

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The PHN Pain Checklist and PHN Pain Management Calendar are tools you can use to help you talk about your pain with your healthcare professional.

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Do you have the facts to identify if you or your loved one suffers from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)?

1
Cluff RS, Rowbotham MC. Pain caused by herpes zoster infection. Neurol Clin.1998; 16(4):813-832.
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Cure PHN: Your Questions Answered. VZV Research Foundation, Inc. 2004: 1-6. Available at: http://www.vzvfoundation.org/publicdownloads/PHN_Brochure_Feb2004.pdf. Accessed April 6, 2009.