Study Finds Shingles Vaccine Effective, But Uptake Remains Low

When it comes to protecting older patients from the ravages of shingles and its sequelae, family physicians have no better weapon in their arsenal than the herpes zoster vaccine. But, like every other vaccine, it only works if patients get it. Unfortunately, a recent study found that despite the documented effectiveness of the herpes zoster vaccine in preventing shingles and its most common complication -- postherpetic neuralgia -- few people are receiving the immunization.
Source: AAFP Health of the Public - Category: Primary Care Source Type: news