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Chickenpox vaccine may reduce risk of shingles for kids
Children who have been vaccinated for chickenpox have a 78 percent lower risk of developing shingles than unvaccinated children, according to research. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 10, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Chickenpox Vaccine Shields Against Shingles Too
Kids who were vaccinated against chickenpox had a 78% lower risk of developing shingles, the researchers said. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 10, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

2003 to 2014 Saw Incidence of Herpes Zoster Drop in Children
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 -- From 2003 to 2014, there was a decrease in herpes zoster (HZ) incidence among children, with lower incidence rates for varicella-vaccinated versus unvaccinated children, according to a study published online June 10 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 10, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Chickenpox Vaccine Shields Kids From Shingles, Too
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 -- Shingles isn ' t usually considered a kids ' disease, but children can get this painful condition. Fortunately, the chickenpox vaccine can also protect them against it, a new study finds. " The virus that causes chickenpox also... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 10, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Chickenpox Vaccine Shields Kids From Shingles, Too
Title: Chickenpox Vaccine Shields Kids From Shingles, TooCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/10/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - June 10, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Chickenpox Vaccine May Protect Against Shingles Years Later
Children vaccinated against chickenpox had a 78 percent lower rate of shingles than their unvaccinated peers. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 10, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Shingles (Disease) Chicken Pox Vaccination and Immunization Source Type: news

GSK's shingles vaccine approved for use in China in adults aged 50 and above
GlaxoSmithKline Plc said on Thursday its shingles vaccine had been approved for use in China in adults aged 50 and above. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

What Older Adults Need To Know About Measles And Shingles Vaccines
Here ' s what you need to know about vaccinations for measles and shingles, which can be serious for older adults. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - May 22, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Next Avenue, Contributor Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: What are eye shingles?
Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus -- the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you've had chickenpox, the virus can lie dormant in your body's nerve tissue for years when suddenly it's triggered by stress or a weakened immune system, and manifests as shingles. A new shingles vaccine called Shingrix is recommended for anyone [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 14, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Zostavax (Zoster Vaccine Live) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - March 18, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Shingles Vaccine (Zoster Shingles Vaccine Live, Zostavax)
Title: Shingles Vaccine (Zoster Shingles Vaccine Live, Zostavax)Category: MedicationsCreated: 11/9/2010 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/13/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - March 13, 2019 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

Shingles vaccine: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful blistery rash. According to the?Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,?almost 1 out of every 3 people in the U.S. will develop?shingles?in their lifetime. And the risk goes up with age.? In this Mayo Clinic Radio Radio Health Minute,?Dr. Pritish Tosh, an infectious diseases specialist at Mayo [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 5, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Post-Onset Shingles Rx Fails to Cut Ischemic Stroke Risk Post-Onset Shingles Rx Fails to Cut Ischemic Stroke Risk
The higher risk for stroke with herpes zoster was not attenuated by antivirals or Zostavax vaccination in older patients, but that shouldn ' t slow vaccination rates or further study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Update: Common Shingrix Reactions--Which Can Be Prevented? Update: Common Shingrix Reactions--Which Can Be Prevented?
If administered incorrectly, Shingrix can produce some painful local reactions. Make sure your staff knows the differences between the two herpes zoster vaccines.CDC Expert Commentary (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Commentary Source Type: news

Shingles vaccine side effects mostly mild, yet 3% of complaints were serious, CDC says
Reported side effects of the Shringrix shingles vaccine in its first eight months of doctors' office use were mostly unremarkable, but 3% of the complaints were serious, according to a Thursday report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - January 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news