If you think you might have shingles, what should you do?

If you think you might have shingles, what should you do?

Shingles is a painful skin disease that most often affects people 60 and older. Symptoms include a burning, itching or tingling sensation on the back, chest, or around the rib cage or waist, followed by a rash. Some people report feeling feverish and weak during the early stages.

See what to do if you suspect you have shingles.

Also, take a quiz to learn about shingles symptoms.

For more information, check out “Shingles,” an Age Page from the National Institute on Aging at NIH.

The information on Shingles was provided by NIHSeniorHealth and developed by theNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at NIH.