If you’ve had chickenpox, the shingles virus is already in your body.
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How Not to Get Blindsided by Shingles
Dear Dr. C, I’ve noticed an increase in the number of stories on shingles lately. I’m glad to see it, because I’ve had shingles, and it’s a painful, miserable condition. My doctor had me take the vaccine, and now I tell everyone to take it so they can avoid what I’ve been through. But when […]