The Weekly Newspaper of Inglewood
Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 70, No. 13 - April 1, 2021
Inglewood Public Art Collection is
a Shining Gem of Cultural History
Inglewood’s public art began with the 1930’s Works Progress Administration projects. Waves of civic pride brought more art to public spaces in the 1970’s, 2000’s, and today. The diverse public art collection, architectural gems and cultural history can be explored with the
use of interactive maps, lesson plans and presentations that help you understand the civic canvas of public and commercial spaces. To learn more about Inglewood’s Public Art go to: https://inglewoodpublicart.org. Photo courtesy Inglewood Public Art.
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The 50th Birthday Gift I Never
Wished For – Adult Shingles
(BPT) - Just two months after her 50th
birthday, mother, dental hygienist, humanitarian
and Florida native Caroline contracted shingles,
changing her life in an instant.
“For me, turning 50 meant starting a new
chapter of my life. I knew something was
wrong when I began to feel a sharp pain in
my back and legs and saw red, itchy bumps
on my thigh.”
Considering the Florida heatwave at the time,
Caroline attributed the bumps to heat rash and,
again, didn’t pay it much attention. Soon after,
her rash quadrupled in size and she rushed to
a walk-in clinic and learned she had shingles.
“I was bedridden for nearly two weeks and
I felt helpless. It was the most agonizing pain
I’ve ever felt in my life,” said Caroline.
Anyone who has gotten chickenpox is at
risk of contracting shingles, also known as
herpes zoster.[1] When chickenpox becomes
dormant within the nerves, it can reactivate later
in life, causing shingles.[2] Shingles typically
presents as a painful, itchy rash that develops
on one side of the body and can last for two
to four weeks.[3]
“I’ve experienced everything from kidney
stones to multiple back, neck and knee surgeries
and I can honestly say that nothing compares to
the pain I felt from shingles,” added Caroline.
Today, Caroline still finds herself struggling
with the aftermath of shingles, including loss
of stamina and extreme fatigue.
“While I had shingles, I joined a Facebook
support group to find ways to help manage the
discomfort. Reading through the group posts,
I was surprised to learn just how many people
were suffering from shingles.”
At just 50 years old, Caroline had no idea
she could be at risk. In fact, approximately
one in three people in the United States will
develop shingles in their lifetime.[4]
“The pain of shingles is not something I’d
want anyone to suffer from, especially because
it’s preventable. I never imagined that
shingles could bring my life to a complete
standstill at 50.”
Caroline learned firsthand that shingles doesn’t
play favorites. As a GSK spokesperson, Caroline
is committed to educating about shingles and
the vaccine available to help protect against it.
“Whenever I can, I encourage people to get vaccinated
and am proud to say that, because of my
story, five other people have been vaccinated.”
If you’re 50 years of age and older, talk
to your doctor about vaccination against
shingles. Vaccination will help reduce the
risk of developing shingles and the potential
long-term pain from post-herpetic
neuralgia, a common complication caused by
the disease.
For more information, visit www.Shingles-
DoesntPlayFavorites.com.
This is one person’s experience; other people’s
experience with shingles may be different.
Content sponsored by GSK.
[1] CDC. Shingles (Herpes Zoster). About
Shingles (Herpes Zoster). Available at: https://
www.cdc.gov/shingles/about/index.html
[2] CDC. CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine
Press Release. Available at: https://www.
cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2008/r080515.htm
[3] CDC. Shingles (Herpes Zoster). Signs
& Symptoms Available at: https://www.cdc.
gov/shingles/about/symptoms.html
[4] CDC. Vaccine Information Statements
(VISs). Live Shingles VIS. Available at: https://
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/
shingles.html •
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