Over the years, a number of friends and acquaintances have been leveled with shingles. Terribly painful and not all that attractive, either. Turns out the virus that levels sufferers has been sitting around for years and years, not taking up much space or making any noise.
And then — ka-bloowey! Substantial portions of your torso suddenly look like fried pork rinds brushed with barbecue sauce. Like barbecue sauce it can come in mild, medium, or “Did you say suicide is painless?” Modern medicine is working on this case, but to date, there’s not much it can do about it. Pain pills and steroids are about it.
Except MM has developed a vaccine.
When I turned 60, VA Brecksville called and offered the vaccine. I went. Hope it works. What impressed me was the hospital’s diligence. Staff there pays attention to this Ramblin’ Wreck from Ol’ West Tech.
