Did You Know?
Shingles can happen after you have chickenpox!
What Causes Shingles?
Shingles comes from a virus. This virus can stay in your body.
How Do You Feel?
You may feel pain or itch. Some kids feel sick too.
What shingles Does
It makes a rash that hurts.
You may feel tired and sick.
The rash can last for weeks.
Some kids may feel pain long after.
It can show up on your face or body.
It is not easy to catch from others.
More About shingles
Shingles can happen to kids and grown-ups. It comes from the same virus as chickenpox. If you had chickenpox, the virus can stay in your body. Later, it can wake up and cause shingles.
Shingles can change how you feel. It can make you sad or tired. Some kids may need to stay home from school. It is good to rest and drink water.
Doctors can help with shingles. They can give you medicine to feel better. There is also a shot to help stop shingles from coming back.
