A new report shows that MS patients taking fingolimod have greater odds of developing the painful varicella-zoster rash. People with …
Category: Shingles
There is a shortage of the shingles vaccine Shingrix due to consumer demand because of its effectiveness. The vaccine is …
Shingles, which is a rash caused by the chickenpox virus, can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. If you have shingles, …
Here’s a few reasons why it’s difficult to make adults get vaccinated. When it comes to preventing the painful rash …
Overview The varicella-zoster virus is a type of herpes virus that causes chickenpox (varicella) and shingles (zoster). Anyone who contracts the virus will experience …
Researchers say the vaccine lowers the risk of children developing shingles before age 17.The chickenpox vaccine has proven its effectiveness …
Understanding shingles Nearly everyone gets chickenpox (or is vaccinated against it) in childhood. Just because you got those itchy, blistering …
What is shingles? When you’re pregnant, you may worry about being around people who are sick or about developing a …
Shingles is a fairly common condition caused by varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. According to the National Foundation for …
Yes, you can get shingles on your buttocks. The shingles rash most often occurs on the torso and buttocks. It may also …