How can the shingles kill you?

Shingles tried to kill me. Like an insidious invading army, the virus that more commonly causes chickenpox in children attacked the right side of my head, leaving me permanently deaf in my right ear. read more

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful skin rash that develops on one side of the face or body. Shingles vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles and the long-term pain that can follow. Your risk of shingles and long-term pain from the disease increases as you age. read more

About a million Americans suffer a shingles outbreak every year. Unlike itchy chicken pox, however, shingles can hurt. And it can cause months of pain after the blisters heal. read more