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Daily Archives: June 16, 2016

should i get the shingles vaccine

How Can You Reduce Your Risk of Getting Shingles?

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonJune 16, 2016

By Erika Kalabacas, DO Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles is a painful condition marked by a rash and blisters to one side of the face or body.  The rash forms blisters that typically scabs over in seven to 10 days and clears up within two…

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