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  Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful skin rash that is described as having an itching, burning or tingling pain.

  Shingles Vaccines: Who Should Not Get One and Treatment Options

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on May 23, 2012 - 5:52am
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  Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox in children, herpes zoster. Afterwards, the herpes zoster virus stays in the body but lays dormant.

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  The Shingles Vaccine: How to Get One

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on May 21, 2012 - 10:09am
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  Research from Kaiser Permanente Southern California has shown that the shingles vaccine is safe to take, even though only about 10 percent of people who qualify for the vaccine actually ...

  Do You Know About the Shingles Vaccine?

  By Susan Cody HERWriter Guide on April 27, 2012 - 9:41am
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  I think I already had the shot, but when I turned 65, my Dr. told me that I should schedule the shot. I think that the nurse who administered it forgot to record it.

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  Is it dangerous to have more than one shingles shot?

  By Anonymous on April 22, 2012 - 1:36pm
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  Shingles - Caitlin's Story

  By Dramatic Health on April 17, 2012 - 11:55am
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  Shingles is a part of the herpes family. It's known as the herpes zoster virus.

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  Asthmatic Children and the Risk of Shingles

  By Susan Cody HERWriter Guide on March 5, 2012 - 7:19pm
• Although there is no cure for shingles, there are things you can do to keep it under control. Take our quiz to find out how.

  Shingles: Take Our Quiz to Learn how to Manage it

  on November 20, 2011 - 9:09pm
• Have you ever had the chickenpox? Anyone who has had the chickenpox may develop shingles. Take our quiz to find out what it is and if you may be at risk.

  Shingles: Are You at Risk? Take Our Quiz to Find Out

  on November 14, 2011 - 11:39pm
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  Dad had shingles for over a month now, and it hit him on his head, it clear after 2 weeks but still have a pain on the place it started on head, Doctor priscribe him voltaren Gel, but it ...

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  By Anonymous on November 14, 2011 - 3:58pm
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  I have NEVER gotten the flu shot and decided this year to get it at a local pharmacy. Three weeks later, I have gotten Shingles.

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  Can the flu shot cause any dormant viruses such as shingles emerge?

  By Anonymous on October 30, 2011 - 11:34am