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Rash associated with the shingles virus

Rash associated with the shingles virus Source: Getty

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


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By Amy Hall

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



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