Shingles — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

May 2

3 min read

Herpes Zoster Risk Increased by 15% Following COVID-19

Herpes zoster vaccination recommended for most adults

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 14

3 min read

Shingles Vaccination Rates Significantly Increased With Seniors

Shringrix is the recommended vaccine to prevent shingles in the USA

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Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Feb 13

4 min read

Shingles Vaccination Reduced Stroke Risk By 16%

Inflammation caused by the varicella-zoster virus may increase stroke risks after a shingles infection

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Nov 10

6 min read

Shingles Vaccination Found Safe For Seniors With Inflammatory Conditions

Live zoster vaccine reported effective for seniors taking tumor necrosis factor inhibitors

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Sep 26

4 min read

Shingles Vaccine Candidate Presented Preliminary Positive Phase 1 Results

Curevo shingles vaccine candidate CRV101 reported initial safety and tolerance results

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