Family doctors see up to 10% rise in shingles cases in Singapore over past two years
Shingles is on the rise in Singapore, with some family doctors seeing a 10% spike in cases over the past two years. They say it's likely due to an ageing population and weakened immune systems after the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts estimate that up to 30,000 people in Singapore get shingles each year. While a vaccine for shingles remains a costly option, there are ways to strengthen resistance. Sabrina Ng reports.Â
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Shingles is on the rise in Singapore, with some family doctors seeing a 10% spike in cases over the past two years. They say it's likely due to an ageing population and weakened immune systems after the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts estimate that up to 30,000 people in Singapore get shingles each year. While a vaccine for shingles remains a costly option, there are ways to strengthen resistance. Sabrina Ng reports.Â
(Note: Viewers may find some of the images in this story disturbing)
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