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 that those who had chicken pox as children are at risk, as the virus can remain dormant in nerve cells for years. A new vaccine, if approved, could prevent shingles and alleviate suffering for many.

What is a common symptom of the virus that affects the nerves and skin?

• Headache

• Cough

• Rash

• Fever

Who is most at risk of developing shingles?

• People who have never had chicken pox

• People who had chicken pox as children

• People who are allergic to vaccines

• People who have frequent colds

How long can the virus remain dormant in nerve cells?

• Several months

• Decades

• A few weeks

• Several years

What could help prevent shingles according to the researchers?

• A new type of painkiller

• A concentrated version of the chicken pox vaccine

• A special diet

• Regular exercise

When might the vaccine be available in the US if approved?

• In ten years

• In five years

• Next year

• Next month