FORT MYERS, Fla. – According to the Centers for Disease Control, about one out of every three people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. If you’ve ever had chickenpox, you’re at risk.
Family Medicine Physician Dr. Andre Nye discussed the viral infection and when you should consider getting vaccinated.
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