Shingles affects tens of thousands of Australians a year - but the early signs of the illness are often not spotted

Rash associated with the shingles virus

Rash associated with the shingles virus Source: Getty

It's a common illness that affects at least 120,000 Australians each year and results in long-term symptoms in about 25 to 30 per cent of cases, but many people are still unaware of the early signs of shingles.



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