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A child is at risk of getting shingles later in life. In fact, up to % the contracts. After an infection, VZV can remain inactive in nerve cells of the spinal cord and then reactivated as shingles, which can cause tingling, itching, or pain followed by a rash with red bumps and blisters. Sometimes, shingles is treated with antiviral drugs, steroids and pain medications. At present, there is a shingles vaccine available for people aged  and over It is important to prevent children with…