Epi Minute 15: What to Know About Shingles

Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash caused by the reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox. Dr. James Alex Plurad talks about ways to protect yourself and others from shingles. Shingles can be easily transmitted to those without chickenpox immunity.

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