Shingles can be an extremely painful condition and complications can be long-lasting, particularly for older people and those with weakened immune systems.
With the countdown on to the Easter break and many looking forward to travelling during the holidays, we are advising consumers to plan ahead for easier journeys.
The evenings are getting lighter and the weather is getting brighter and with Easter on the horizon there's lots of exciting events and activities to look forward to.
In the early days following diagnosis, you may feel all sorts of emotions. People have described feeling shocked, numb, sad, scared or angry among other things.