If you had chickenpox during childhood, you might assume you’re protected for life. However, there’s a hidden risk — the virus responsible for chickenpox can remain dormant in your body for years and later reactivate as shingles.

Unlike the mild rash from your youth, shingles often comes with severe pain and can lead to complications, especially when it affects the face or eyes.

1. What Is Shingles?

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