Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. It’s more common as we age, especially in adults over 50.
The shingles vaccine helps prevent the virus from reactivating and reduces the risk of complications like long-term nerve pain (postherpetic neuralgia). Recommended for adults 50+, even if you’ve had shingles or the older Zostavax vaccine.
Given in two doses, 2 to 6 months apart, it provides strong, lasting protection.