Holly Willoughby is off from presenting This Morning for a "few days" due to having shingles.
The ITV talk show host has been away during the Easter holidays along with Phillip Schofield whom the programme said is returning this week.
In an Instagram post, Willoughby: "Hi… Just to let you know I may be away for the rest of the week as I have shingles… I’ll be back as soon as I’m better. Huge love, Holly."
The Hit List presenter and former The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes will be in the studio alongside Schofield to host in Willoughby’s absence.
But what is shingles?
Here is what you need to know:
According to the HSE, shingles are caused by the chickenpox virus, and the first signs can be a tingling or painful feeling in an area of skin and/or a headache or feeling generally unwell followed by a rash a few days later.
It is common to get the shingles rash on the chest or abdomen but it can appear anywhere on the body including the face, eyes, and genitals, the health service said.
According to the Shingles Support Society (SSS), red patches are usually the first sign of the rash appearing but there may also be itching, tingling or burning under the skin, pain around the area and "fluid-filled blisters" that burst and turn into sores before they dry out.
People are urged to call 111 or visit the doctor as soon as they suspect shingles as they might need medication.
Your GP can prescribe medicine to help speed up your recovery and avoid longer-lasting problems. These medicines work best if taken within three days of your symptoms starting.
For treating shingles at home, the HSE website advises taking paracetamol, keeping the rash clean and dry to reduce risk of infection, wearing loose-fitting clothes, and using a cool compress (a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel or a wet cloth) a few times a day.
They advise against using an antibiotic cream as this slows healing.
The health service also urges those infected to stay away from certain groups of people to avoid spreading chickenpox, including pregnant people who have not had chickenpox before, people with a weakened immune system and babies less than one month old.
