Herpes zoster is the result of varicella-zoster virus infection and the disease is contagious. Patients with herpes zoster may only have mild low-grade fever, loss of appetite, malaise and other systemic symptoms before the onset of the rash, the affected skin may have burning pain, followed by erythema, then clusters of papules, which quickly turn into blisters, lesions are mostly distributed in bands along a certain nerve, accompanied by typical neuralgia, the pain is mostly paroxysmal, often accompanied by a burning sensation. Herpes zoster is contagious, patients with chickenpox and shingles are the source of infection of this disease, usually through contact with blisters, and patients share intimate items, etc., rarely through the respiratory tract. In order to avoid the serious symptoms and complications associated with varicella-zoster virus infection, timely vaccination can effectively reduce the risk of developing the disease. The domestic shingles vaccine currently in use requires a total of one dose, has a relatively low side-effect rate, is safe, and provides good protection for middle-aged and older adults. Vaccination can be done after evaluation by a doctor. Patients with herpes zoster should seek prompt medical attention and follow the doctor’s instructions for appropriate treatment to alleviate the symptoms so that they do not interfere with normal life. Vaccination is effective in preventing shingles and is recommended in due course.