Patients tell their stories

Those who have experienced shingles are best in describing the impact of the disease on their health, family, and professional life.

Find out about the course of the disease and how it impacts health, family and professional life.

Martina was hit heavily by surprise.

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Herbert was fit and healthy.

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Olivia was afraid of losing her sight.

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Monika felt abandoned.

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Isabella’s mother was in severe pain.

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Gertraud was overwhelmed by pain at night.

Lieselotte felt restricted for a long time.

Rita is experiencing shingles for the fourth time.

Inge was hospitalized for a week.

Manfred ripped off his shirt in agony.

Andreas did not experience any relief from painkillers.

Kathrin was on sick leave for five months.

Actions and collaborations

We aim at raising awareness about shingles and its severe consequences. Therefore, we actively seek opportunities to share knowledge.

Our cooperation partners

Together with experts we cover different aspects of the disease. Our collaborators include:

Reports on shingles

Media and information platforms also report on shingles.

Below are some interesting examples (available in German).

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