Shingles Vaccine - Did you know that 1 out of 3 people over 60 will get the shingles?

If you are over 60 years old and have ever had the chicken pox you might need the shingles vaccine. Shingles is an extremely painful and debilitating rash that can have severe complications. It has been called "The scourge of the elderly," and it really decreases the quality of life for senior citizens. Anyone who has had the chickenpox is at risk for getting shingles and the risk increases with age. There is a vaccine with few side effects that is available.

Read the Health Ministry's newsletter, "The Healing Place" on the topic of shingles to learn more about this disease, its symptoms, what you should do if you get it, how you can get the vaccine and more. Read the newsletter here.