Welcome to Shinglesinfo.com
This site is filled with information about Shingles — a potentially serious and painful disease. Take your time to visit each section to learn about your risk, the symptoms, and the potential complications of Shingles. And, make sure to explore our Helpful Tools section. There, you can download more information, test your knowledge with the Shingles Quiz, and print a list of questions that can help you start a conversation with your doctor or health care professional about your risk for Shingles.
Shingles
Shingles is a disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. In the United States, 9 out of 10 adults have had chickenpox. Chances are, you were one of them. If you’ve had chickenpox, the virus can live, but remain inactive, in your body for many years. If it becomes active again — usually later in life — the chickenpox virus can give you Shingles.
