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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) ;
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Shingles is a painful skin rash, often with blisters. It is also called Herpes Zoster, or just Zoster. A shingles rash usually appears on one side of the face or body and lasts from 2 to 4 weeks. Its main symptom is pain, which can be quite severe. Other symptoms of shingles can include fever, headache, chills and upset stomach. Very rarely, a shingles infection can lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis) or death.
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Herpes Zoster
Herpes Zoster/Patient Education Handout
Herpes Zoster/prevention & Control

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Pamphlet (or booklet) ;
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Patient Education Handout ;
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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