A resurfaced video claims chickenpox vaccination fuels shingles outbreaks. Studies show shingles is less common among vaccinated kids.

A: Shingles, the painful and blistery rash that arises when the chickenpox virus becomes reactivated, can be contagious, but only for people who are not already immune to chickenpox. Those who have ...

CNN: Is shingles contagious? Wen: You cannot get shingles by being in contact with someone who has shingles. However, someone who never had chickenpox or didn’t get the chickenpox vaccine can get the ...

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to our occasional letters column. With long days, warm nights and plenty of outdoor living, it’s time for some reminders. Please protect yourselves from the sun, take ...