SHINGLES

Shingles is a painful rash caused by a reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox. More common after age 60, a well-defined risk factor is a compromised immune system. Like say - from not sleeping, and traveling with 2 toddlers, and getting allergies for the first time, and stressing about childcare, and still not sleeping.

The signs and symptoms of SHINGLES may include:

• Pain, burning, numbness or tingling Yee-ouch!
• A red rash that begins a few days after the pain Ugh!
• Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over Gross!
• Itching Argh!
• Fever and chills Blech!
• General achiness Crap!
• Headache Yick!
• Fatigue More?! Who knew it was possible.

All in all - Really. Really. Crappy.