Shingles

People aged 18 or over.

The most common symptoms of shingles are pain and a rash that forms into blisters that itch. A shingles rash usually appears on one side of the body only.

You may experience the following symptoms before the painful rash actually appears:

• Headache
• Burning, tingling, itchiness or numb skin in the affected area
• High temperature (fever)
• Feeling generally unwell