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CVS Shingles Shot: A Complete Guide to Getting Vaccinated at Your Local Pharmacy

"Shingles, medically known as herpes zoster, is a painful viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once you have had chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in your nerve cells for the rest of your life. As we age, our immune system naturally weakens, making the reactivation of this virus more likely, which can lead to a blistering rash and severe, long-term nerve pain known as postherpetic neuralgia. CVS Pharmacy has positioned itself as a leading provider of the shingles vaccine, Shingrix, making preventive care accessible to millions of Americans. Because the pharmacy netw..."

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