Preventing Shingles: The Power of Vaccination

The video discusses shingles, a condition affecting nerves and skin, causing a rash and pain that can last for months. It highlights the risk for those who had chicken pox and the potential for a new vaccine to prevent shingles. If approved, the vaccine could be available in the US soon, potentially reducing the suffering of many.

What are the initial symptoms of the virus that affects nerves and skin?

• Fever and chills

• Rash and intense pain

• Nausea and vomiting

• Headache and dizziness

How long can the pain from the virus last after the rash disappears?

• A few years

• A few weeks

• A few months

• A few days

Who is most at risk of developing shingles?

• People who have never had chicken pox

• People who have had measles

• People who had chicken pox as children

• People who are allergic to vaccines

What is the potential benefit of the new vaccine discussed in the video?

• It can cure chicken pox

• It can prevent the flu

• It can prevent shingles

• It can treat measles

When might the new vaccine be available in the US?

• In ten years

• Next year

• Next month

• In five years