What Is Shingles?

Plus, why it's important to get the shingles vaccine—even if you've had shingles before.

Not everyone who has chickenpox as a kid ends up with this painful reactivation of the varicella zoster virus as an adult.

He says he's staying away from his newborn son "til further notice."

If you ever had chicken-pox, the blister-like rash, you’re at risk for shingles. In addition to prescription medications and OTC pain relievers, there are various home remedies that may ease pain. Watch the video to learn how.

Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, is a viral infection that affects the nerves.

The red, blistering rash, which is caused by the chickenpox virus, is most common in people over 60.