Herpes — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

May 1

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Herpes-2 Vaccine Candidate Update

HSV-2 vaccine candidate VCL-HB01 is in late stage clinical trial

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Apr 30

4 min read

Herpesvirus 6 Can Be Attacked by Killer T Cells

Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is a distant relative of the herpes simplex virus

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 9

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Shingrix Vaccine is Recommended for Adults Over 50

Herpes Zoster vaccine reduces overall risk of shingles associated complications

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Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Apr 4

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Free Shingrix Shingles Shots for Qualifying Seniors in Missouri

Varicella Zoster Virus has infected most seniors and around 30% will develop shingles

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Mar 31

5 min read

A Herpes Mutant Indicates New Vaccine Strategy

Herpes protein UL37 R2 mutation may improve current vaccines HSV1, HSV2, and varicella-zoster virus

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Herpes Simplex 1

Herpes Simplex 2

Varicella Zoster