Aug 20, 2022 · Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you've had chickenpox, the virus stays in your body for the rest of your life.

Mar 20, 2025 · Shingles results from virus reactivation from within your own body, so you can’t “catch” the disease from other people. However, someone who isn’t immune to chickenpox …

Aug 20, 2022 · Health care providers usually diagnose shingles based on the history of pain on one side of your body, along with the telltale rash and blisters. Your health care provider may …

Jan 6, 2024 · You may get the Shingrix vaccine even if you've already had shingles. Also, think about getting the Shingrix vaccine if you've had the Zostavax vaccine in the past.

Apr 15, 2019 · Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you've had chickenpox, the virus can lie dormant in your body's nerve tissue for …

Jun 30, 2023 · An episode of shingles usually heals on its own within a few weeks. However, immediate shingles treatment — often including an antiviral drug, such as acyclovir (Zovirax), …

Apr 26, 2025 · A shingles vaccine uses only part of the varicella-zoster virus, so you can't infect others.

Jun 15, 2018 · Shingles typically involves a band-like rash on the chest, back or face. The rash usually is quite painful. Most people recover from shingles in a few days, but a small number …

Feb 10, 2023 · Postherpetic neuralgia happens if nerve fibers get damaged during an outbreak of shingles. Damaged fibers can't send messages from the skin to the brain as they usually do.

Jul 30, 2025 · I have cancer and my oncologist recommended against it since the first vaccine was a live virus and he was concerned that it might activate shingles. Well, flash forward and I …