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News stories, information and advice on living with shingles and pain relief, tailored to older Australians.

How misconceptions about shingles are putting the well-being of older Australians at risk

The rollout is expected to benefit nearly 5 million Australians who are at risk of severe shingles-related complications. Source: Getty Images.

Older Australians offered free access to the ‘best protection’ against shingles

Older Australians offered free access to the ‘best protection’ against shingles

Older Australians will soon get top-notch protection against shingles through a world-class vaccination program, and it's all for free.

Peter Everett has opened up on living with shingles. Source: Getty

‘I went from relaxing and sleeping in – to dealing with shingles’

‘I went from relaxing and sleeping in – to dealing with shingles’

"I woke up one morning with blisters all over my hands."

Shingles and other risks you should be aware of

Shingles and other risks you should be aware of

Shingles and other risks you should be aware of

We may not realise that shingles is not “just a rash”, and can in fact lead to other health complications.

John Wood speaks out about his battle with shingles

John Wood speaks out about his battle with shingles

John Wood speaks out about his battle with shingles

John Wood is one of Australia’s most widely loved actors. But the Gold Logie winner hasn’t always led such a...

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