MANILA, Philippines — Vaccines are a must for babies and children. The same can be said for adults whose immune systems are ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever heard of a fully vaccinated 79-year-old woman getting a repeat case of shingles? This is actually my fourth time having it. My first occurrence of shingles was when I was ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I didn’t have chicken pox as a child but did have it when I was 38 years old. I had red spots but no blisters or itching. I am now 65. My primary doctor says that I don’t need the ...

The illness can leave lingering marks, from textural changes to hyperpigmentation. Here’s how to protect your skin as it ...

The viral infection leaves millions with chronic pain, increased stroke risk, and lifelong nerve damage—yet vaccination rates remain dangerously low. Shingles (herpes zoster) is a common viral ...

Ed Sheeran revealed in an April 2026 Instagram post that he’s been battling shingles for the last month, sending fans searching for answers about the painful viral infection. Here’s what shingles ...