Aug 20, 2022 · Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles can occur anywhere on your body. It typically looks like a single stripe of blisters that wraps around the …

Apr 1, 2015 · Shingles (herpes zoster) is a common condition in which the virus that causes chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus) reactivates after years of lying dormant in your body. As the …

Jan 6, 2024 · People who are age 50 and older should get this vaccine to prevent shingles.

Jul 30, 2025 · Usually it depends on age. I had it at 14: itched, and burned if scratched, but no big deal. As you get older and older, the more pain and severity. Best wishes, and when …

Oct 8, 2020 · Question: What are my options for the shingles vaccine? If I've already had shingles, should I get the vaccine so that I don't get shingles again? Answer: People looking to …

Jan 19, 2025 · The shingles vaccine would not help with your current outbreaks. Good idea to keep it covered to avoid transmission with skin to skin contact when it is active. Treating the …

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 …

Jan 25, 2025 · Eye dilation is part of a comprehensive eye exam. How often you need it depends on your age and health risks.

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Dec 1, 2025 · Description Acyclovir is used to treat shingles (herpes zoster), genital herpes, and chickenpox. Although acyclovir will not cure shingles or genital herpes, it does help relieve the …