The only way to reduce the risk of developing shingles and the long-term pain that can follow shingles is to get vaccinated.  A vaccine for shingles is licensed for persons aged 60 years and older.
Herpes zoster primary prevention
Herpes zoster medical therapy
Herpes simplex primary prevention
Smallpox primary prevention
Lyme disease primary prevention
Chickenpox primary prevention
Smallpox future or investigational therapies
Smallpox differential diagnosis