If anyone's ever shared with you that they've had a shingles outbreak, they likely said it was one of the worst experiences. And if you yourself have had it, you know! Nearly all of us carry the virus ...
The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...
Shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, presents as a painful rash and it’s estimated that about 1 in every 3 people in the United States will develop the illness in their lifetime. But the ...