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chickenpox
The Early Signs of Shingles and How to Treat the Condition
When the immune system is compromised the dormant virus that causes chickenpox can reactivate in the form of shingles.
West Virginia Legislation Could Allow Private Schools to Decide Their Own Vaccination Policies
A new vaccine bill passed West Virginia’s Senate 18-12, and now awaits Gov. Jim Justice’s approval before it can be signed into law.
Shingles Vaccine May Increase Risk of Ocular Shingles Recurrence
Since the vaccine stimulates the immune system, it may cause the body to target viral-related remnants in the eye, leading to a recurrence of ocular shingles.
Shingles: An Unbearably Painful Disease with 1 Main Cause
Up to 30 percent of people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime, and the risk of developing it increases as we age.
