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My story: Priya and shingles

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in March 2023 by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

Updated on October 22, 2024

After watching both her mother and grandmother endure the pain of shingles, Priya was determined not to have a similar experience. In this video, learn how she has committed to promoting the shingles vaccine as a commitment to health.

 

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