Well: Depression May Stifle Shingles Vaccine Response

Adults with untreated depression who received the shingles vaccine mounted a relatively weak immune response compared with their healthy age-matched peers, or to those taking antidepressants.

Source: NYT Health - February 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By ANAHAD O'CONNOR Tags: Mental Health and Disorders depression Shingles (Disease) vaccination Body Depression (Mental) Mind Featured Vaccination and Immunization Immune System Source Type: news