[recycled sixtie]

My fil had shingles around the stomach about 15 years ago(he is now 98) . Was very uncomfortable for him but seemed to go away after treatment.

I had a shingles vaccine about 2 years ago and I am glad I did . Never had shingles and don't expect to get it.

I am not a medical person but understand that shingles is a different strain from herpes. I understand that stress can bring out shingles.