For ageing adults, living with chronic conditions mostly brings a lot of discomfort. A little back pain, tingling in the skin, or unexplained sensitivity may be brushed off as “just another symptom.” But when it comes to shingles – also known as herpes zoster, these early warning signs should never be ignored. According to the India Shingles Action Survey 2026, one in three adults over the age of 50 years with chronic diseases who suffered from shingles reported pain so severe that it affected their work and daily activities.
