French National Health Authority recommends routine vaccination with Zostavax® to protect seniors against shingles

The French National High Council for Public Health (HCSP) has recommended routine shingles vaccination for seniors from 65 to 74 years of age. In addition, during the first year a catch-up will be proposed to 75-79 year-olds[1].The recommendation acknowledges the heavy burden of shingles and its often-associated condition, long-lasting pain called post-herpetic neuralgia. The High Council recognizes the significant scientific evidence that vaccination is the only health option that prevents both incidence and severity of disease.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news