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(CHIK-uhn-poks): An infectious disease that causes an itchy blister-like rash. Chickenpox usually affects children, and when it does, it’s not often serious. But when it affects adults, it can be very serious.

(FEE-ver): A rise in body temperature above the normal range.

(JEL-uh-tn): A product obtained by partial hydrolysis of collagen derived from the skin and white connective tissue of animals that is an ingredient in ZOSTAVAX® (Zoster Vaccine Live). People who are allergic to gelatin should not get ZOSTAVAX.

(HED-eyk): A term used to describe any pain that occurs in the head. Headache pain can be sharp or dull, can come on suddenly or gradually, and can happen in any part of the head. The duration of a headache can be short, or can last for several days.

(her-PEZ ZOS-ter): Another name for Shingles, herpes zoster is a painful rash that usually occurs on one side of the back and stomach, but can appear anywhere on the body, including the eye and forehead. Herpes zoster is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person has chickenpox, the virus never leaves the body. It can lie dorma [..]

(ih-MYOON SIS-tuh m): The body’s natural defense system that protects it from bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other organisms that can cause harm. The immune system identifies these foreign invaders and produces protein molecules called antibodies to fight them. This is called the immune response.

(nee-oh-MAHY-sin): An antibiotic. People who are allergic to neomycin should not get ZOSTAVAX . People with a history of an anaphylactic reaction to neomycin should not get ZOSTAVAX. People who get skin inflammation when applying a neomycin product to their skin may still be able to receive ZOSTAVAX.

(NUR-vuh s SIS-tuh m): The part of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that both receives and interprets stimuli and sends impulses.

(OUT-breyk): A sudden rise in the incidence of a disease.