The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection.
If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine contains a live, weakened version of that virus but studies show it's uncommon for it to reactivate and cause shingles.
Shingles is less common among children who are vaccinated against chickenpox than among unvaccinated children…
https://www.politifact.com/article/2026/feb/13/chickenpox-shingles-vaccines-FAQ/
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