&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What You Need to Know&amp;mdash;and How to Protect Yourself with the Shingrix Vaccine in the Philippines&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/shingles-causes-symptoms-treatment-prevention&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shingles&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, also known as &lt;strong&gt;herpes zoster&lt;/strong&gt;, is a painful viral infection caused by the &lt;strong&gt;varicella-zoster virus&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;the same virus responsible for chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body and can reactivate years later, especially when the immune system weakens.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;At &lt;strong&gt;PULSE Clinic Philippines&lt;/strong&gt;, we prioritize prevention and early care. One of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of shingles and its complications is through &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/shingrix-shingles-herpes-zoster-vaccine-in-the-philippines&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;vaccination with Shingrix&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, a highly effective and safe shingles vaccine now available at our clinics.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Causes Shingles?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/shingrix-shingles-herpes-zoster-vaccine&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shingles&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is triggered when the &lt;strong&gt;varicella-zoster virus&lt;/strong&gt; becomes active again, typically due to a &lt;strong&gt;weakened immune system&lt;/strong&gt;. Factors like aging, chronic illnesses, or stress can lower immunity and increase vulnerability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Common Symptoms of Shingles&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Symptoms of shingles typically begin with:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;burning, tingling, or itchy sensation&lt;/strong&gt; in a localized area&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Low-grade fever&lt;/strong&gt;, fatigue, and general discomfort&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Within a few days, a &lt;strong&gt;painful red rash&lt;/strong&gt; develops, eventually forming fluid-filled blisters&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;The rash typically appears on &lt;strong&gt;one side of the body&lt;/strong&gt;, often around the torso, face, or eyes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;For many, the most challenging aspect is &lt;strong&gt;post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;a severe, long-lasting nerve pain that can persist for months or even years after the rash heals, especially in people over age 50.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV and Shingles: A Higher Risk&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;People living with &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/hiv-testing&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; are more likely to develop shingles due to a weakened immune response. The virus that causes chickenpox can lie dormant for years and re-emerge when immunity is compromised.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV targets the immune system&lt;/strong&gt;, making it harder for the body to fight off viral reactivations like shingles.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Some individuals may develop shingles shortly after starting &lt;strong&gt;antiretroviral therapy (ART)&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;a sign that the immune system is beginning to rebound.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Good HIV management and timely vaccination&lt;/strong&gt; are essential to lowering the risk of shingles and other opportunistic infections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PULSE Clinic Philippines is a one-stop HIV treatment and care provider&lt;/strong&gt;, offering holistic services, including &lt;strong&gt;Shingrix vaccination&lt;/strong&gt; for eligible individuals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Schedule your Shingrix vaccination at PULSE Clinic Philippines and take a proactive step toward long-term wellness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your health is your power&amp;mdash;and we&amp;rsquo;re here to protect it, together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Please email us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info.ph@pulse-clinic.com&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;info.ph@pulse-clinic.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;or chat with us on your preferred platforms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/66842262569&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shingles Treatment: Why Timing Matters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Early treatment makes a big difference. If started within &lt;strong&gt;2 to 3 days&lt;/strong&gt; of rash onset, antiviral medications can:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Reduce the severity and duration of symptoms&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Lower the risk of post-herpetic complications&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Speed up healing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;For immunocompromised individuals, &lt;strong&gt;IV antiviral therapy&lt;/strong&gt; may be required. If shingles affects the &lt;strong&gt;eyes&lt;/strong&gt;, immediate care from an &lt;strong&gt;ophthalmologist&lt;/strong&gt; is necessary to prevent vision loss.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please note: While antivirals help control symptoms, they do not remove the virus from the body. Recurrence is possible.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At-Home Self-Care Tips&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Support your healing at home with these steps:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Keep the affected area clean and dry&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Do not pick or scratch the blisters to prevent infection and scarring&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Use pain relievers as prescribed&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Avoid herbal or non-approved remedies, as they may worsen inflammation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preventing Shingles&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;The most effective way to prevent shingles and its complications is &lt;strong&gt;vaccination&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Reduce Your Risk:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Stay healthy through &lt;strong&gt;balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and quality sleep&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Avoid close contact with people who have active shingles if you&amp;rsquo;ve never had chickenpox or the vaccine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Get vaccinated with &lt;strong&gt;Shingrix&lt;/strong&gt;, especially if you&amp;rsquo;re &lt;strong&gt;50 years or older&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;or living with a &lt;strong&gt;weakened immune system&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Shingrix?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;It is a &lt;strong&gt;non-live, recombinant vaccine&lt;/strong&gt;, safe even for immunocompromised individuals&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Administered in &lt;strong&gt;two doses&lt;/strong&gt;, 2 to 6 months apart&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Provides &lt;strong&gt;over 90% protection&lt;/strong&gt; against shingles and PHN&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Possible Complications of Shingles&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Shingles can lead to serious complications, including:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;chronic&amp;nbsp;nerve pain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pneumonia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Encephalitis&lt;/strong&gt; (inflammation of the brain)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vision or hearing loss&lt;/strong&gt;, especially if the eyes or ears are affected&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;These risks are higher in &lt;strong&gt;older adults&lt;/strong&gt; and those with &lt;strong&gt;weakened immune function&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Summary: Take Control of Your Health Today&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Understanding shingles is the first step toward preventing its pain and long-term effects. With &lt;strong&gt;early diagnosis, prompt treatment&lt;/strong&gt;, and the &lt;strong&gt;Shingrix vaccine&lt;/strong&gt;, you can dramatically reduce your risk.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;At &lt;strong&gt;PULSE Clinic Philippines&lt;/strong&gt;, we&amp;rsquo;re here to help you protect your health with &lt;strong&gt;personalized care, vaccination services&lt;/strong&gt;, and holistic support.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Schedule your Shingrix vaccination at PULSE Clinic Philippines and take a proactive step toward long-term wellness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your health is your power&amp;mdash;and we&amp;rsquo;re here to protect it, together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Please email us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info.ph@pulse-clinic.com&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;info.ph@pulse-clinic.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;or chat with us on your preferred platforms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/66842262569&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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