The varicella vaccine is recommended for children to protect against chickenpox, however, research has found that it cuts the risk of shingles by more than half. Children who received both doses of the vaccine showed fewer cases of shingles than those who only had one dose, however, both groups showed a lower incidence of shingles than those who were unvaccinated. After being infected with chickenpox, the virus lives dormant inside the individual until some trigger. It then may cause vision loss or nerve pain that may become long lasting. About one third of people who have chickenpox develop shingles at some point in their lifetime. Those who have been vaccinated can develop shingles, however, this study reveals good evidence to suggest that the vaccine is more beneficial than harmful. According to Nathan Boonstra, a general pediatrician at Blank’s Children’s Hospital, the vaccine prevents serious complications like shingles occurring later in life.