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If you've ever had chickenpox, you are at risk of developing shingles in the future. While people might assume that shingles — a painful, blistering rash — only affects older adults, 1 in 3 ...

The recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) is very effective against the viral rash, but research has found that it may also ...

NBA star Tyrese Haliburton was recently diagnosed with shingles. The news drew attention to an illness that many people rarely talk about but is far more common than many realize. In Canada, 130,000 ...

The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain. In 2010 ...

Singer Ed Sheeran's recent shingles diagnosis at 35 highlights that this painful viral infection isn't exclusive to the elderly. Caused by the dormant chickenpox virus, shingles can reactivate due to ...

Ed Sheeran just gave fans a surprise health update — and a new look to go with it. The “Perfect” singer revealed in an April 2026 Instagram post that he’s been dealing with shingles, a painful viral ...

Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers looks on during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 8, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese ...