A new shingles vaccine study is in East Tennessee and doctors said the side effects of the shot are far less painful.The ...

Patients with inflammatory arthritis would benefit from vaccination against herpes zoster, with the Shingrix vaccine showing a crude effectiveness of 50%.

Shingles Can Mimic Cellulitis Herpes zoster, the viral infection also known as shingles, can be mistaken for cellulitis. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox.

Shingles usually starts with pain, itching, or tingling on one side of the body or face, followed by a blistering rash. 1 Other symptoms may include fever, headache or fatigue.

Right-side pain under the armpit may be due to muscle strain, infections, or skin conditions. Sometimes, it may indicate a more serious issue. Read more here.

Dr. Markus says early shingles symptoms can sometimes mimic signs of the flu or common cold. “Fever, chills, fatigue, and body aches can develop in the early stages of shingles,” she says.

The virus that causes shingles is just one of a number of pathogens that may be linked to brain conditions. Here are some of the other bugs scientists have under the microscope.

Those who may have received the first-generation shingles vaccine called Zostavax may need to update the vaccine with the newer, two-shot Shingrix.

New research has linked the shingles vaccine to a reduced risk of dementia, but who is eligible for the jab and what are the other benefits?

Shingles can be an extremely painful condition and complications can be long-lasting, particularly for older people and those with weakened immune systems.

What Faith Martin wants people 50 years and older to know about shingles The radio host, singer and TV personality gets real about how shingles affected her life.

After talking to your physician, there are a few things you can do to cope with shingles at home. Use calamine lotion on ...