The idea that you can "catch" shingles is one of the more common misconceptions I hear from patients who arrive worried they've got it. Often, they've recently been near a child with chickenpox or ...

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Key Takeaways Key Takeaways The shingles vaccine is over 90% effective at ...

Shingles is a painful viral infection that can affect anyone who has had chickenpox, not just older adults.

Imagine the worst sunburn of your life, or being poked repeatedly in the same spot with a needle or knife, or maybe even the sort of shock-like jolt from touching an exposed wire. Perhaps picture some ...