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My story, my diagnosis: Tawanda's story

Written byJameson Kowalczyk
Medically reviewedbyMark Arredondo, MDin October 2025
Updated onOctober 27, 2025
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General WellnessLiving with Chronic Illness

Tawanda describes having shingles three times, as well as what she is doing to prevent another infection

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