The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

Most people of a certain age can recall having had a bout of chickenpox as a kid. The illness, which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, can spread like wildfire through elementary schools and ...

Yes and no. You can’t catch shingles from another person. But shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. The virus, called varicella zoster, can be spread by person-to-person ...

Tingling, numbness, or pain on the skin Blisters full of fluid that ooze when they open Soreness around the eyes or ears that make hearing and seeing a bit harder Numbness Skin sensitivity Mayo Clinic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shingles usually appear on the left or right side of the torso (Getty Images) Shingles can be a very painful experience that ...