Dear Doctor: My daughter took her kids to the pediatrician the other day for their chickenpox vaccinations. Now, because I had chickenpox as a child, she’s after me to get a shingles vaccine. What is shingles, and what’s the connection to chickenpox?
Dear Reader: The same virus that causes chick enpox is responsible for shingles, a painful rash that can cause longterm problems. It’s possible to get…