Harrison Ford diagnosed with shingles
Harrison Ford diagnosed with shingles, will not present at Academy Awards. Shingles is a painful rash illness caused by reactivation of chickenpox virus. Ford doing well and resting. Vaccination is the best protection against shingles.
Key Points
- Shingles is reactivation of chickenpox virus
- One in three Americans may get shingles in their lifetime
- Complications of shingles can include long-term nerve pain or vision loss
- Vaccination is the best protection
Pros
- Ford's health update provided
- Highlight on importance of vaccination against shingles
Cons
- Ford will not present at the Academy Awards