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  1. ... is caused by the same virus—herpes varicella zoster—that causes chickenpox, which is highly contagious. Chickenpox usually affects ...
  2. Vaccines help our bodies fight off preventable infections. ... Prevention Explore More on MedlinePlus.gov Flu ... Getting vaccinated Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful, often debilitating rash that affects ...