If you've ever had chickenpox, you could get Shingles now. Before you get the Shingles, ask about

Shingles is a painful, blistering rash.  Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once you have had chickenpox, the virus stays in your body and can resurface as Shingles. The Shingles rash usually lasts up to 30 days, and for most the pain lessens as the rash heals. But some people who develop Shingles experience long-term pain that can last for months, even years.

ZOSTAVAX is a vaccine that can help prevent shingles in adults 60 years of age or older.  FDA-approved ZOSTAVAX is used to help prevent Shingles in adults 60 years of age or older. Once you reach age 60, the sooner you get vaccinated, the better your chances of protecting yourself from Shingles.  Your doctors at Total Skin & Beauty can decide if ZOSTAVAX is right for you.