Shingles: Vertigo could be a sign of a Ramsay Hunt syndrome – seek 'prompt treatment'

“It’s more common in older adults, typically affecting people older than 60.

“Ramsay Hunt syndrome is rare in children.”

The clinic adds: “Ramsay Hunt syndrome isn’t contagious.

“However, reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus can cause chickenpox in people who haven’t previously had chickenpox or been vaccinated for it.