Shingles
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus which consists of painful rashes, also known as post-herpetic neuralgia, blisters, tingling and itching. While this condition is not as expensive as the others on our list, it can still affect your finances in surprising ways.
Apart from the financial aspects, it deserves quite the attention due to its spread among the 50+ demographic. As a matter of fact, according to the CDC, people aged 60 and older make half of all cases of shingles in the United States.
How to reduce costs
Luckily, the fastest (and affordable) way to get rid of shingles is to get vaccinated against it. Vaccines usually have 90 percent efficacy and can reduce the risk of getting shingles in people aged 50 and older. The cost for such vaccines is usually covered by Medicare Part D plan, but you might want to ask your medical provider for more information in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. Like these 7 Unexpected Things Medicare Does Not Cover.
