Shingles (Herpes Zoster), a painful and often debilitating viral infection, can strike anyone who has previously had chickenpox. Fortunately, medical science has developed a powerful weapon against this ailment: the shingles vaccine. Understanding Shingles: Shingles, medically known as herpes zoster, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. After recovering … Continue reading Shingles Vaccine: Shielding Against Painful Outbreaks of Herpes Zoster