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

By Anonymous
Created 10/30/2011 - 11:34

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. Can you possibly give me any info on any type of connection of the two?

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