Chickenpox and Shingles - Same Virus!

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Did you know that the same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles? It's called the varicella zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a milder illness that affects children, whereas shingles results from a reactivation of the virus later on in life. Watch to learn more.