While the virus lasts for about a week, the effects ofshinglesmay last a lifetime.
According to theCDC, about one in three adults will develop shingles.
Once chickenpox leaves the body, the virus that causes it, herpes zoster, remains.
A newstudynow says that taking the shingles vaccine can decrease the risk of a stroke.
According toNovant Health, shingles causes inflammation and can increase blood clotting in the arteries.
The risk of stroke can typically last up to one year after shingle symptoms occur.
