Shingles Signs and How to Get Relief

12. Most likely to occur in older people

Contrary to the popular impression, children can develop shingles, but this is not so common. Shingles is an illness that primarily affects those over the age of 50. Statistics show that females are more likely than males to get shingles. Other higher-risk groups include people with HIV and those who have recently had an organ transplant. A look at the groups most likely to get shingles reinforces the impression that the infection is most likely to strike those with weaker immune systems.