""Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering skin rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This is the virus that also causes chickenpox.""


Anyone get the shingles shot?

My Mother had a bad case of it a year or so ago, and I sure don"t want to get that.

Since I got chickenpox when I was older, I am fearful that I may be a good candidate for shingles. So, I am considering getting it, since my medical plan covers it.

A few years ago I got the hepatitis A and B vaccine, as I was traveling to countries prone to the virus. I also get the flu shot each year. I have never experienced any side effects from any vaccine.