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Shingles can hit younger than you think. The vaccine can prevent excruciating pain

NPR | By Ashley Milne-Tyte
Published April 6, 2026 at 11:55 AM AKDT

Shingles can be a really painful disease that's preventable with a vaccine. Research shows the vaccine may also play a part in slowing the aging process.

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