Shingles

Shingles is a viral disease characterized by a painful, blistering rash that typically appears in a band on one side of the body. It is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a reported case of severe hospitalization in a young adult and a new study suggesting its vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia.

Latest on Shingles

• Shingles hospitalizes 23-year-old Canadian tourist in Vietnam within 48 hours
• STAT+: Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk, new study finds

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