After you’ve recovered, the virus migrates to the roots of the spinal and cranial nerves, where it remains dormant. Shingles occurs if the virus is reactivated, which most often happens in ...

The NIH Shingles Prevention Study estimates that ... VZV reactivation from the geniculate (seventh cranial nerve) ganglion can cause the Ramsay Hunt syndrome, features of which include peripheral ...

The shingles virus is often associated with painful rashes and nerve discomfort, but recent research suggests getting vaccinated against its effects can protect more than just your skin.

I turned 50 during the pandemic and, like most people, I put off all nonessential health care, including my shingles vaccine.Big mistake. When the telltale red bumps of shingles cropped up on my ...