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7 Myths of Shingles

When you have chickenpox, the virus that caused it sticks around, even after you get better. Later on, that virus can trigger another infection called shingles, which is known for a painful rash with blisters.

Posted October 10, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

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Shingles

You can think of shingles as a one-two punch of infections. Anyone who gets it had a case of chickenpox first, often decades earlier. These two conditions come from the same virus, called varicella zoster.

Posted September 4, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

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